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William  Ladd,  1-14  Unity  Bldg.,  city,  served  five  years  in  U.  S.  cavalry 
in  Arizona,  now  with  board  of  education,  says:  "My  left  knee  swelled 
up  and  finally  cracked  open  in  three  places.  I  suffered  frightful  agony. 
Six  bottles  of  'Schrage's  Reumatic  Cure'  has  made  me  a  well  man. 
Wouldn't  be  without  it  for  all  the  money  in  Chicago."' 

William  Schulte,  1214  Biddle  St.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.:  "1  is  all  you  claim 
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A,  V.  Penn,  Druggist,  Sidney,  Iowa:  "It  is  a  wonderful  remedy.  Send 
me  threedozen  more." 

Gen.  O.  L.  Mann,  90  Washington  St.:  "I  can  cheerfully  recommend 
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George  Renshaw,  Jonesboro,  Ark.:  "It  has  cured  me.  Send  me  three 
bottles  for  some  friends." 

G.  F.  Utterbeck,  Cashier  Savings  Bank,  Sigourney,  Iowa:  "Schrage's 
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A.  J.  Edwards,  Meridian,  Miss.:  "No  one  need  suffer  from  rheuma- 
tism if  he  will  take  your    remedy." 

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it  cures  people,  that's  all.  All  letters  answered.  Mail  orders  filled, 
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Accept  no  other. 

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THE  VAN  MILLS,    129=131  Grand  Ave. 

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PARIS  EXPOSITION. 


JOSEPH 
BOHMANN 


JOSEPH 
BOHMANN 


Challenged  the  World  in  ISSS;  up  to  date  tins  clialicnge  has  not  been 
accepted.  In  order  to  prove  the  FR.ACTIC.AL,  I  )ES1  K.XBLE,  ADMIR- 
ABLE and  acceptable  merits  of  his  VIOLINS,  MAN  I  )OLINS,  (iUITARS 
and  ZITHERS,  he  is  willing  to  present  his  entire  stock,  valued  at  ?12:).0OO, 
to  any  one  maker,  and  if  he  has  not  enough  talent  to  accept  tlie  challenge, 
let  him  call  in  twelve  of  the  WANT  TO  BE  SO-CALLED  LEADING 
M.-\NUF.\CTURERS,  and  if  these  thirteen  have  not  the  ability  to  make  the 
above  four  instruments,  let  them  call  on  the  world  to  assist  them  to  make  as 
good  instrument  in  strength,  clearness  of  tone,  excellence  of  finish  and 
design  as  those  made  by  "^'-ilimann.  from  the  root  to  finish  ready  for  the 
artist  to  play.  The  public  .las  long  since  become  convinced  of  the  perfect 
construction  of  the  Bohniann  instrument.  Mr.  Bohmann  is  proudof  the 
American  Flag  and  would  defend  it  with  his  last  drop  of  blood,  and  wants 
the  American  people  to  know  that  he  is  ready  at  all  times  to  give  his  talents 
to  the  world.  Let  his  competitors  come  to  the  front  and  show  what  they 
have  done  in  improving  these  instruments.  They  are  all  trying  to  copy  them. 
They  come  close  to  the  model,  but  NE\ER  car  ,eaeh  the  tone  that  the 
Bohmann  instruments  possess.  There  are  over  1.30,(XX)of  the  Bohniann  make 
in  use  at  the  present  time.  Only  the  most  superior  grades  of  very  old  and 
thoroughly  seasoned  wood  is  used  in  the  manufacture  of  Bohmann  instru- 
ments, which  requires  great  practical  knowledge  to  select,  and  which  insures 
the  best  quality  and  volume  of  tone  and  vibration  that  constitutes  the  highest 
standard  of  excellence. 

Twenty-eight  years  ago  when  Mr.  Bohmann  came  to  this  country,  he  was 
told  no  use  of  his  coming  here  to  make  instruments,  as  there  was  no  wood 
available.  But  he  knew  how  to  find  it,  and  only  use  American  wood  in  his 
instruments. 

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The  World's  Greatest  Musical  Instrument   M.inufacturer, 
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PREFACE. 


We  have  endeavored  to  place  in  the  hands 
of  the  purchaser  of  this  volume,  a  collection  of 
lecipes  and  formulas  of  the  utmost  simplicity 
and  economy  in  preparation,  and  of  the  greatest 
value.  '  Every  recipe  is  worded  so  that  it  can 
be  perfectly  understood  and  prepared  by  the 
most  inexperienced  person. 

In  order  to  accommodate  those  who  wish  to 
manufacture  for  family  use,  the  ingredients  are 
generally  given  in  small  quantities.  This  will 
also  benefit  those  who  wish  to  experiment  in 
compounding,  and  prepare  themselves  for  the 
economical  handling  of  large  quantities  of 
material. 

Let  the  person  or  persons  who  contemplate 
entering  the  manufacturer's  field  bear  one  fact 
in  mind:  Put  your  goods  up  in  the  best  pos- 
sible manner  before  offering  them  to  the  public, 
and  when  once  offered  use  the  utmost  energy  in 


4  PREFACE. 

pushing  them,  and  allow  no  minor  disappoint- 
ments to  depress  or  discourage  you. 

The  chief  difficulty  with  those  who  have 
struggled  for  years  against  fortune  has  been 
the  want  of  a  method  to  point  out  the  way  to 
improvement. 

We  believe  this  volume  is  as  serviceable  to 
the  person  well  along  in  life,  even  though  hia 
labors  up  to  the  present  in  other  fields  may  have 
been  unrewarded,  as  to  the  young  man  just  bud- 
ding into  manhood  and  who  is  eager  to  reach  the 
highest  round  of  the  ladder  without  a  trace  of 
care  or  age  to  mark  his  brow. 


Andrews  Metal  Chairs  #  Tables 

Comfortable,  Attractive  and  Indestructible. 
Supplanting  all  wooden  chairs. 

Piano  and  Stenographer  Chair 

only  $5.00.     Highly  polished  with 
adjustable   seat   and  back.     Supports 
the  back  where  it  is  needed. 
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HARDWOOD  FLOORS. 

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Rug"  Borders. 

SEND  FOR  BOOK  OF  DESIGNS. 

E.  B.  MOORE  &  CO., 

IS   and   50   Randolph   Street) 
CHICAGO,   ILL. 


CAPTIVE  SECRETS. 

CANDY. 

Molasses  Candy — One  cup  molasses  (Xew  Or- 
leans is  best),  h  cup  white  sugar,  butter  as  large 
as  a  cherry,  1  spoon  vinegar.  Boil  until  it 
breaks  crisp  in  water;  just  before  taking  from  the 
fire  add  ^  teaspoon  of  soda. 

Kisses — Whites  of  2  eggs  beaten  to  a  stiff 
froth,  1  cup  powdered  sugar,  beat  this  together 
15  minutes,  drop  in  teaspoonfuls  on  brown  paper, 
put  on  dripping  pan  turned  bottom  side  up  in 
the  oven;  bake  until  a  crust  forms  on  them. 

Cream  Candy — One  bowl  white  sugar,  2  table- 
spoons vinegar,  1  teaspoon  cream  tartar,  1 
tumbler  water;  put  in  vanilla  just  as  it  is  done. 
Boil  until  it  crisps  in  water.  Pull  it  when  it  is 
cool,  until  white  and  porous,  and  cut  in  pieces. 

Peanut  Candy — Two  cups  molasses,  1  cup 
sugar,  1  cup  water,  ^  cup  vinegar  (a  small 
one),  butter  size  of  an  egg.  Boil  until  brittle, 
then  stir  in  the    peanuts    (take    the  skins    off 


6 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


first),  and  pour  out  on  greased  plate.     Can  use 
English  walnut  or  hickory  nut  meats. 

Cream  for  French  Caiidies  (Without  cooking) 
— Roll  and  sift  3  pounds  confectioners'  XXX 
powdered  sugar  (get  it  at  the  confectioner's). 
Put  the  whites  of  2  eggs  in  a  tumbler,  and  mark 
with  the  thumb  the  amount;  pour  this  in  a  dish 
and  add  the  same  measure  of  cold  water,  and  a 
scant  tablespoon  of  vanilla  (or  any  flavoring  you 
like).  Stir  these  well  together,  then  add 
sugar  slowly,  stirring  all  well  together  with  a 
silver  spoon.  It  sometimes  takes  more  or  less 
sugar;  make  it  stiff  enough  to  mould  into  shape 
with  the  fingers;  roll  this  with  your  hands  on 
the  moulding  board  until  smooth,  and  then  with 
the  hands  shape  into  small  balls  for  chocolate 
creams,  or  into  squares  and  put  English  walnut 
meats  on  them,  or  roll  grated  cocoanut  into  it, 
or  chop  figs  and  mix  with  it,  or  oj^eu  dates  and 
fill  them  with  some  of  the  cream,  or  cover 
almond  meats  with  it,  then  roll  them  in  granu- 
lated sugar.  For  the  chocolate  creams  make 
with  the  fingers  little  cone  shaped  balls,  place 
on  greased  platter  to  harden  (over  night),  or 
make  them  in  the  morning  and  leave  them  until 
afternoon.  Melt  some  chocolate  (confec- 
tioners'   is   best),    in    a   basin,   set    in  another 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  / 

basin  of  boiling  water;  when  melted,  and  the 
creams  are  hard  enough  to  handle,  take  one  at  a 
time  on  a  fork  and  droj)  it  in  the  melted  choco- 
late; roll  it  until  well  covered,  then  slip  from 
the  fork  uj)on  waxed  paper  (or  greased  plates), 
and  set  away  to  harden. 

Chocolate  Caramels — One  and  one-half  cups 
sugar,  1  cup  molasses,  i  cup  sweet  milk,  i  cake 
bakers'  chocolate  scraped  fine,  4  teaspoon  soda 
dissolved  in  milk,  2  teaspoons  pulverized  gum 
arable,  piece  of  butter  half  size  of  an  egg;  boil 
without  stirring  until  it  breaks  crisp  in  water, 
pour  out  quarter  of  an  inch  thick  in  greased  tins; 
cut  in  squares  with  a  knife  when  it  gets  a  little 
cool;  i  of  this  recipe  makes  1  square  tin  full. 

Fever  Sores — Successful  Treatment — White 
vitriol,  1  teaspoonful;  copj)eras,  3  teaspoonfuls; 
gunpowder,  5  teaspoonfuls;  soft  water,  1  quart. 

Put  the  articles  into  an  earthen  or  glass  dish, 
and  pour  the  water  upon  them,  boiling  hot,  and 
stir  till  cool.  Let  it  settle,  and  bottle  the  clear 
liquid  for  use.  It  will  be  very  black  while 
stirring,  but  settles  very  clear.  Wash  the  sores  3 
or  4  times  daily.  It  is  equally  valuable  for  fresh 
sores,  cuts,  etc. 

Asthma  Inhalent — Ether,  ounce  1;  oil  tur- 
pentine and  benzoic  acid,  each,  drachms  4;  tola 


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balsam,  drachms  2.  To  be  inhaled  from  a 
wide-mouthed  bottle,  during  the  attack. 

SnufF  for  Hay  Fever — Boric  acid,  grains  30; 
sodium  salicylate,  grains  40;  cocaine  hydrochlo- 
rate,  grains  2.     Mix  them  thoroughly. 

SnufF  for  Colds — Sodium  bicarbonate,  grains 
2;  magnesium  carbonate  (light),  grains  3; 
menthol,  grain  1;  cocaine  hydrochlorate,  grains 
4;  milk  sugar,  drachms  1^. 

The  most  marked  relief  will  follow  the  use  of 
this  powder,  and  a  few  applications  will  do 
much  to  abort  the  catarrhal  attack.  Its  effects 
are  immediate,  highly  agreeable  to  the  patient, 
and  continuous  for  a  number  of  hours. 

Spray  for  Catarrh — Acid  carbolic,  grains  20; 
sodium  borate,  sodium  bicarbonate,  each,  drachm 
1;  glycerine,  rose  water,  each,  ounce  1;  water 
pint,  1.     Dissolve  and  use  with  an  atomizer. 

THE  CARE  OF  THE  TEETH. 

The  teeth  should  be  brushed  twice  daily,  upon 
arising  and  retiring.  The  brush  employed 
should  be  not  too  stiff  so  as  to  cause  the  gums 
to  bleed,  yet  suflBciently  hard  to  enter  the  crev- 
ices and  remove  the  impurities.  The  brush 
should  always  be  thoroughly  washed  after  each 


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operation,  and  placed  in  a  position  to  dry  quickly. 
The  following  shows  the  composition  of  the  best 
dentifrices: 

Cherry  Tooth  Paste — Pumice,  honey,  glycerine, 
orris,  each,  2  ounces;  myrrh,  4  drachms;  essence 
of  lemon,  90 m.;  oils  of  cloves,  30  m.;  oil  of  rose, 
8  drops;  cochineal  coloring,  enough. 

Damask  Rose  Tooth  Paste — Orris,  prepared 
chalk,  each,  3  ounces;  alum,  4  drachms;  cochi- 
neal, lavender  water,  each,  3  drachms;  potassium 
bitartrate,  2  drachms  ;  oils  of  cloves  and  rose, 
each,  10  m;  glycerine,  enough. 

Saponaceous  Tooth  Paste — Precipitated  chalk, 
2  ounces;  castile  soap,  orris,  each,  1  ounce;  oils 
of  sassafras  and  bay,  each,  10  m.;  honey,  enough, 
or  about  3^  ounces. 

Pink  Tooth  Paste— Precipitated  chalk,  200 
grains;  pumice,  orris,  each,  100  grains;  cinna- 
mon, cloves,  each,  60  grains;  oil  of  cloves,  6 
drops;  carmine,  5  grains;  ammonia,  1  drop; 
honey,  enough,  or  about  400  grains. 

Odontine  (a) — Castile  soap,  white,  1^  ounces, 
alcohol,  24  ounces;  water,  8  ounces. 

(6) — Myrrh,  3  ounces ;  alcohol,  24  ounces; 
water,  8  ounces. 

After  filtering  the  two  tinctures,  add:  Spirit 
pf  lemon,  ^  ounce;  oils  of  peppermint,  winter- 


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green,  star  anise,  each,  15  drops;  glycerine,  4 
ounces:  acetic  ether,  i  ounce. 

Color  with  tincture  of  alkanet. 

Eudonto — Quillaia  bark,  1  ounce:  cochineal, 
1  grain;  alcohol,  3  ounces;  water,  -ih  ounces. 

Macerate  for  one  week,  filter,  then  add:  Oil 
of  wintergreen,  i  drachm;  alcohol  3  drachms; 
peppermint  water,  4  ounces;  glycerine,  2  ounces; 
water,  enough  to  make  24  ounces. 

Artificial  Seawater  is  Prepared  From — Sodium 
chloride,  78  parts;  magnesium  chloride,  1 1  parts; 
potassium  chloride,  calcium  sulphate,  each,  3 
parts;  magnesium,  5  parts.  Of  the  dry  mixture 
100  kilos  are  to  be  dissolved  in  3  cubic  meters  of 
water.  This  compound  was  used  with  entire 
satisfaction  in  the  aquaria  of  the  Paris  Ex- 
position. 

Curlolina  for  the  Hair — A  preparation,  as  its 
name  indicates,  for  curling  the  hair.  Mix  together 
1  pound  olive  oil,  1  drachm  oil  origanum,  \h 
drachm  oil  of  rosemary.     Bottle  and  label. 

Many  recipes  could  be  given  for  curling  the 
hair,  but  we  consider  this  one  of  the  best  and  as 
the  ingredients  are  all  cheap  will  yield  a  large 
profit. 

Chilblain  Ointmeiit — Chilblains  arise  from  a 
severe  cold  to  the  part,  causing  inflammation, 


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often  ulcerating,  making  deep  and  very  trouble- 
some, long-continued  sores. 

2  quarts  of  lard,  1  pint  of  turpentine,  \  pound 
of  camphor.  Powder  the  camphor  and  mix  well 
together.  This  will  stop  the  itching  and  the 
ajiplication  causes  no  pain. 

Put  it  up  in  tin  boxes  labelled,  paste  the  label 
entirely  around  the  box  to  prevent  the  evapora- 
tion of  the  camphor. 

Green  Writing  Ink — 1  ounce  crystal  of  ver- 
digris, dissolved  in  1  pint  of  vinegar,  add  to  it 
5  drachms  gum  arabic  and  2  drachms  white 
sugar,  dissolved  in  half  pint  of  water.  Let  it 
stand  two  or  three  days,  strain  off  the  liquid  and 
bottle  it.  The  novelty  of  this  ink  will  cause  it 
to  sell  well,  and  with  a  fancy  name  its  manu- 
facture will  be  profitable. 

Stoughton  Bitters — Steep  |  ounce  of  Peruvian 
bark,  1  ounce  wild  cherry  bark,  2  ounces  of  gen- 
tian root,  1  ounce  dried  orange  peel,  and  1  ounce 
cardamon  seeds  bruised,  in  one  gallon  of  spirits 
for  two  or  three  weeks,  when  it  is  ready  for  use. 

Immense  fortunes  have  been  made  on  bitters, 
as  they  are  excellent  as  astringents  and  tonics  for 
weak  stomachs.  This  is  good  for  dyspepsia.  Put 
up  in  bottles  according  to  price.  Dose,  a  table- 
spoonful  three  times  a  day  in  a  little  water. 


12  CAPTIVE   SEOBE*^. 

Silver  Ink — Mix  1  ounce  of  the  finest  pewtei? 
or  block  tin,  and  2  ounces  of  quick  silver 
together  till  they  become  fluid,  then  grind  it 
with  gum  water. 

When  used  as  an  ink,  the  writing  will  look  as 
if  done  with  silver. 

Bottle  with  a  fancy  label. 

Glue  for  Labeling  Tin — Boil  2  ounces  pul- 
verized borax,  4  ounces  gum  shellac  in  one  quart 
of  water  until  all  is  dissolved.  When  cold  it  can 
be  used  as  a  paste  or  glue  for  pasting  paper 
upon  tin  boxes.  Ordinary  paste  or  glue  will 
not  answer,  as  the  paper  will  peel  off;  this  will 
not. 

Rat  Exterminator — Make  3  pounds  of  flour 
into  a  thick  paste  with  water.  Dissolve  1  ounce 
of  phosphorous  in  1^  ounces  of  butter  by  heat- 
ing, mix  all  together  v'ell,  then  color  it  by  work- 
ing up  in  it  2  ouncec.  pulverized  tumeric. 

This  is  certain  death  to  rats,  and  is  largely 
sold.  Put  it  up  in  tin  boxes  holding  about  one 
gill.  It  will  sell  for  25  cts.,  and  pays  a  large 
profit. 

Electric  Oil — Put  1  ounce  of  pulverized  salt- 
petre in  1  pint  of  sweet  oil.  Bottle  and  label. 
This  is  an  excellent  remedy  for  inflammatory 
rheumatism. 


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Friction  Soap — Mix  4  pounds  of  fine  white 
sand  with  2  pounds  of  good  brown  soap,  by 
melting  the  soap  in  a  vessel.  When  it  is  thor- 
oughly mixed,  mould  it  into  small  cakes. 

Tricopherous  for  the  Hair — Mix  well  together 
6  ounces  of  [)ure  castor  oil,  10  ounces  (95  per 
cent.)  alcohol,  1  drachm  oil  of  bergamot  and  1 
drachm  oil  of  lavender. 

This  is  a  very  agreeable  and  most  excellent 
preparation  for  the  hair,  serving  to  soften  it, 
stimulate  its  growth,  and  keep  it  dark  and 
glossy.  And  as  all  preparations  for  the  hair 
are  eagerly  sought  after  they  pay  well  to  man- 
ufacture. 

Put  it  up  in  pint  beetles  neatly  labeled. 
Regulate  the  price  of  this  -  d  of  all  other  recipes 
according  to  the  cost  of  your  mixture.  Many 
fortunes  have  beenmade  with  hair  prepara- 
tions. 

Hudson's  Lip  Salve — Melt  1  ounce  of  white 
wax  and  1  ounce  of  spermaceti,  add  2  ounces  oil 
of  lemon,  mix,  and  while  warm  add  2  ounces  of 
rose  water,  and  ^  ounce  of  orange  water.  Beat 
well  together. 

The  lips  are  very  liable  to  chap  in  cold 
weather  and  crack  to  a  considerable  depth  caus- 
ing  much   pain    and    annoyance.      The    above 


14  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

preparation  will  be  found  excellent  for  curiiig 
the  complaint. 

Put  the  salve  up  in  neat  metal  boxes. 

Liquid  Glue — Dissolve  in  a  wide-mouthed 
vessel  8  ounces  of  the  best  glue,  in  J  pint  of  water. 
Set  the  vessel  in  a  larger  one  containing  water 
and  heat  it.  When  the  glue  is  thoroughly  dis- 
solved add  2|  ounces  of  strong  aquafortis  (nitric 
acid),  stirring  slowly  while  putting  in  the  acid. 

This  is  to  be  put  into  bottles  and  kept  well 
corked.  It  is  a  handy  and  valuable  composi- 
tion as  it  does  not  gelatinize,  ferment,  or  be- 
come offensive,  and  can  be  used  cold  for  all  the 
ordinary  purposes  of  glue  in  making  or  mending 
furniture,  or  broken  vessels  that  are  not  exposed 
to  water  or  heat. 

This  recipe  for  glue  is  the  discovery  of  a 
French  chemist  and  is  selling  about  the  coun- 
try as  a  secret,  at  from  one  to  five  dollars  for 
the  recipe.     Bottle  and  label. 

Extract  of  Vanilla — To  1  quart  of  pure 
French  brandy  add  1  ounce  of  vanilla  beans 
(cut  up  fine),  and  2  ounces  of  Tonqua  beans, 
bruised.  Let  it  digest  for  two  weeks,  frequently 
shaking;  then  filter  carefully,  and  it  is  ready  for 
use.  Filtering  paper  can  be  procured  at  any 
druggists. 


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15 


This  is  excellent  for  flavoring  pies,  cakes, 
puddings  and  ice-cream.  It  is  sold  by  every 
druggist  and  grocer  in  the  country  and  can 
l)e  disposed  of  at  a  good  profit.  Bottle  and 
label. 

Golden  Pomade  —  Melt  5  ounces  of  beef 
marrow,  1  ounce  of  yellow  wax,  0  ounces  of 
lard;  perfume  while  cooking  with  oil  of  berga- 
mot  or  oil  of  almonds  to  suit. 

Put  up  in  2  oz.  glass  jars  and  label. 

A  variety  of  pomades  can  be  made  from  the 
above  recipe  by  changing  the  perfume. 

For  rose  pomade,  scent  with  ottar  of  roses 
and  color  by  tying  alkanet  root  in  a  bag,  and 
pressing  it  in  the  hot  grease  to  the  color  re- 
quired. 

It  will  command  a  higher  price  if  put  up  in 
fancy  bottles  or  jars. 

Magnetic  Insect  Powder — Rub  red  cham- 
omile to  a  fine  du.st  and  mix  it  with  some  cheap 
divisor  (such  as  fine  mahogany  or  cherry  saw 
dust). 

When  this  powder  is  dusted  into  cracks  about 
the  corners  of  walls,  etc.,  out  walk  the  cock- 
roaches and  all  other  insect  intruders  without 
fail.  It  clears  insects  from  plants,  and  is  death 
to  bed  bugs. 


16  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

All  the  insect  powders  manufactured  owe 
their  efficiency  to  red  chamomile. 

Put  up  in  glass  bottles. 

French  Furniture  Polish — Melt  2  ounces  of 
beeswax  and  ^  ounce  of  alkonet  root  in  an 
earthen  pot,  add  2  ounces  of  spirits  of  win(>  and 
h  pint  of  turpentine. 

This  polish  is  to  be  rubbed  on  with  a  woolen 
cloth,  and  polished  with  an  old  piece  of  silk. 

It  makes  old  furniture  look  like  new,  and  is 
extensively  sold  on  the  street  and  in  the  stores. 

Put  up  in  small  bottles. 

Clothes  Ball — Mix  together  2  pounds  pipe 
clay,4  ouncesof  Fuller's  earth,  4  ounces  whiting 
and  4  pint  ox  gall. 

Make  into  small  balls. 

This  an  excellent  article,  very  easily  made, 
and  there  is  no  trouble  in  finding  a  market  for  it. 

The  cost  of  manufacturing  is  trifling.  Put  up 
in  packages  with  circular  containing  directions. 
Cologne,  equal  to  Farina — To  2  quarts 
deodorized  or  cologne  alcohol,  add  1  pint  rose 
water,  1  ounce  of  bergamot,  1  drachm  neroli,  ^ 
ounce  jessamine,  1  drachm  garden  lavender,  5 
drops  cinnamon,  li  ounce  tincture  of  benzoin,  4 
ounce  tincture  of  musk.  Use  fancy  bottles  and 
labels. 


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Allow  the  pi(.'[);iratiou  to  stautl  two  or  three 
days,  shake  occasioually,  filter  and  bottle. 

This  is  ('xpt'iisivc,  yet  a  very  nice  article. 

Compound  Blackberry  Root  for  Diarrhea  will 
be  fouml  very  valuable.  Take  blackberry 
root,  waHhed,  cut  fine  and  l)ruis('d.  and  the  dried 
fruit,  of  each,  i  ounces;  bayberry  bark  2  ounces; 
crane's  bill  (geranium)  root,  and  cinnamon 
barks,  of  each  1  ounce;  gum  myrrh  and  fennel 
seed  and  cloves,  of  each  \  ounce;  pulverized 
sugar  i  pound;  brandy  or  best  rye  whisky  1 
pint. 

Bruise  all  the  articles  and  put  them  to  8  or  4 
quarts  of  soft  water,  and  half  cf  the  whisky  and 
simmer  for  ^  a  day,  or  until  about  half  the 
water  is  evaporated,  then  strain  and  press  out 
and  boil  down  to  a  pint  and  add  the  sugar  while 
hot;  and  when  cold  add  the  ^  pint  of  spirits  left. 

Dose — A  teasjioonful  every  hour,  for  2  or  3 
times,  then  once  in  3  or  4  hours,  as  needed, 
especially  valuable  with  children,  in  Doses  from 

5  to  30  drops,  according  to  age,  and  if  over  5  or 

6  years  old,  a  teaspoon ful   may  be  given  for  a 
Dose. 

Diarrhea  Tincture — Very  Valuable — Tincture 
of  rheubarb,  1  ounce;  spirits  of  camphor,  lauda- 
num and  tincture  of  ginger,  and  essence  of  cin- 


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namon,  of  each  ^  ounce;  tincture  of  capsicum,  4 
ounce.     Mix,  and  shake  when  using. 

Dose — Half  a  teaspoouful,  on  sugar  or  in  a 
little  sweetened  water,  and  repeat  every  30 
minutes,  in  severe  cases,  until  relief  from  pain 
is  obtained,  then  every  hour  or  two,  as  needed, 
until  the  evacuations  are  lessened  and  improved 
in  appearance.  The  friend  from  whom  this  was 
obtained,  was  first  cured  with  it,  after  a  long 
siege,  and  afterwards  cured  many  others.  If 
used  with  judgment,  it  will  l)e  found  a  very 
valuable  medicine. 

Carmine  Ink — Mix  12  grains  carmine,  pow- 
dered fine,  and  3  ounces  spirits  of  ammonia  with 
18  grains  gum  arabic  dissolved  in  i  ounce  of 
water.     Bottle  and  label. 

Put  in  square  bottles,  fluted  at  the  bottom, 
with  a  French  label,  as  this  is  often  put  up  in 
this  manner  and  sold  as  imported. 

Cheap  Hard  Soap — Pour  4  gallons  boiling 
water  on  6  pounds  salsoda  and  3  pounds  un- 
slacked  lime;  stir  and  let  stand  over  night. 
Pour  off  very  carefully  the  clear  liquor,  and  add 
6  pounds  good  grease  or  fat — boil  two  hours 
stirring.  Try  it  occasionally  by  putting  a  little 
to  cool,  and  when  thick  remove  from  the  fire, 
stirring  in  a  handful  of  salt. 


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Have  ready  a  tub  in  which  cold  water  haa 
beeu  standing  to  jjreveut  sticking;  put  the  soap 
into  it  and  let  stand  till  solid,  cut  into  strips  or 
pour  into  moulds  for  cakes.  This  will  make  about 
forty  ])ounds  soap  at  a  cost  of  two  cents  per 
pound. 

Essence  of  Peppermint — Take  1  pint  of  alco- 
hol ami  add  J  ounce  of  oil  of  peppermint.  Bottle. 

Mix,  and  shake  it  well;  let  it  stand  a  day  and 
if  not  clear  filter  it  through  j)aper.  If  you  wish 
to  color,  add  a  little  turpeiitint;. 

Put  up  in  2  or  15  ounce  bottles. 

Black  Ink — Take  1  pound  logwood,  and  1 
gallon  of  water;  simmer  in  an  iron  vessel 
for  one  hour;  dissolve  in  a  little  hot  water  24 
grains  bichromate  of  potash,  12  grains  prussiate 
of  potash,  and  stir  into  the  li(|uid  over  the  fire; 
strain  through  a  fine  cloth. 

No  other  ink  will  stand  the  test  of  oxalic  acid, 
and  is  so  indelil)le  as  not  to  be  removed  from 
paper  by  it.     It  is  the  cheapest  ink  made. 

Ink  is  put  up  in  various  sizes  and  styles  of 
bottles  from  2  ounce  to  quart.  The  corks  of 
the  bottles  should  be  sealed  with  a  cheap  wax 
made  of  rosin  and  Vermillion,  and  packed  in 
doz<'ns  with  sawdust  or  chalf. 

Chloroform  Toothache  Drops — To  3  drachms 


20  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

of  pulverized  gum  mastic,  add  I  ounce  (weight) 
chloroform.  Mix  together  till  the  mastic  is  dis- 
solved, then  bottle. 

This  will  relieve  the  toothache  almost  in- 
stantly in  nearly  every  instance. 

Put  up  in  small  bottles  well  sealed.  It  would 
be  better  to  have  ground  glass  stoppers. 

Heliotrope  Sachet— Powder  4 ounces orria root, 
2  ounces  damask  rose  leaves,  1  ounce  tonqua 
beans,  J  ounce  vanilla  bean,  15  grains  dry  musk 
and  2  droj^s  oil  bitter  almonds.  Mix  thoroughly 
by  sifting  several  times  through  a  sieve,  then 
put  in  satin  bags. 

Nothing  pays  better  if  well  made  and  put  up 
in  nice  bags  with  fancy  name.  It  is  a  fine  per- 
fume bag  for  bureaus,  trunks  or  boxes. 

Fly  Destroyer — Take  1  pint  of  infusion  of 
quassia,  4  ounces  brown  sugar,  2  ounces  ground 
pepper.  Mix.  Put  in  shallow  dishes  when 
required,  it  makes  short  work. 

For  sale,  it  can  be  put  up  in  small  bottles, 
with  directions  and  label. 

Pomade  Divine — Melt  and  incorporate  well 
together  8  ounces  beef  marrow,  lo- ounces  cinna- 
mon, 1  ounce  white  wax,  2  drachms  essence  ber- 
gamot,  1  drachm  of  oil  of  lavender,  and  1  drachm 
oil  lemon. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  21 

Put  up  in  small  wide-mouth  bottles,  neatly 
labeled. 

Silver  Plating  Fluid — Dissolve  1  ounce  nitrate 
of  silver  in  crystal  in  12  ounces  soft  water;  then 
add  to  it  2  ounces  cyanuret  of  potash.  Shake 
the  whole  together,  and  let  it  stand  till  it  becomes 
clear. 

Have  ready  some  half  ounce  vials  half  full  of 
Paris  white,  or  fine  whiting;  then  fill  up  the  bot- 
tles with  the  liquid  and  it  is  ready  for  use. 

The  whiting  does  not  increase  the  coating;  it 
only  helps  to  clean  the  articles,  and  to  save  the 
silver  fluid  by  the  bottles. 

It  is  used  by  rubbing  it  on  anything  that  is  to 
be  silvered  with  a  rag  until  it  is  well  covered. 

Put  up  in  1  ounce  bottles. 

Carriage  Varnish — Pale  and  Good — One  of  the 
best  varnishes  for  carriage  work  is  made  by  mix- 
ing boiled  linseed-oil,  hot,  2|  gallons,  with  pale 
African  copal  gum,  8  pounds,  melted  in  an  iron 
vessel  of  suitable  size  to  hold  all,  and  to  allow 
the  mixture  to  have  slowly  stirred  into  it  4  pound 
of  sulphate  of  zinc,  and  the  boiling  continued 
until  it  jjecomes  ropy,  or  stringy;  then  removed 
from  fire  and  thinned  down  to  a  proper  consist- 
ence for  use,  with  turpentine.  It  dries  in  a  few 
hours,  and  is  durable. 


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Blue  Ink — Powder  Prussian  blue  and  oxalic 
acid,  equal  parts,  add  soft  water  until  you  have 
the  right  shade.  Add  tablespoon ful  powdered 
gum  arabic  to  each  quart  ink. 

Strain,  bottle  and  label.  The  bottles  should 
be  of  various  sizes,  and  packed  in  a  wooden  box 
in  dozens  with  chaff  or  sawdust. 

Hair  Restorative — Takel  drachm  lac-sulphur, 
1  draclini  sugar  of  lead  and  4  ounces  rose  water. 
Mix,  and  shake  the  vial  on  using  the  mixture. 

Bathe  the  hair  twice  a  day  for  a  week.  This 
preparation  does  not  dye  the  hair,  but  restores 
its  original  color.  Keep  from  children  as  it  is 
poisonous. 

Put  up  in  h  pint  and  pint  bottles. 

Cold  Cream — Add  1  pound  of  oil  of  almonds, 
to  4  ounces  white  wax.  Gently  melt  the  above 
in  an  earthern  vessel,  when  nearly  cool  stir  in  10 
ounces  rose  water. 

This  is  good  for  chapped  lips,  rough  skin,  etc. 
Put  in  small  pots  or  metal  boxes  and  label. 

Freckle-Lotion — Take  i  drachm  muriate  of 
ammonia,  2  drachms  lavender  water,  J  })int  dis- 
tilled water.     Bottle. 

Apply  with  a  sponge  2  or  3  times  a  day. 

Put  up  in  tight  bottles,  well  sealed. 

Shaving  Soap — Take  2  pounds  best  white  bar 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  23 

soap  and  l  pound  good  common  bar  soap,  cut 
up  fine  «o  that  they  will  dissolve  readily.  Put 
into  a  vessel  with  1  quart  soft  water — dissolve, 
then  add  1  pint  alcohol,  1  gill  beef's  gall,  J  gill 
spirits  of  turpentine;  stir  while  boiling  together 
f(jr  five  minutes;  while  cooling  add  oil  of  sassa- 
fras to  suit  and  color  with  fine  vermillion. 

This  soap  makes  a  rich  lather,  softens  the  face 
and  can  be  made  cheaj).  This  is  the  best  article 
of  the  kind  ever  invented. 

Red  Sealing  Wax — Melt  4  ounces  good  shellac 
(very  pale)  cautiously  in  a  bright  copper  pan  over 
a  clear  fire  and  when  fused  add  4  ounce  Venice 
turpentine,  and  add  vermillion  enough  to  make 
color  to  suit.  Roll  into  sticks  on  a  warm  stone 
slab  by  means  of  a  polished  wooden  block,  or 
pour  into  moulds  while  warm.  Put  U2)  by  wrap- 
ping each  stick  separately  in  paper  and  then  into 
packages  of  one  dozen  with  labeled  wrappers. 

Complexion  Soap — Take  ^  pound  of  white  cas- 
tile  soap,  slice  it  down  into  a  pew'ter  jar  and  pour 
upon  it  2  quarts  of  alcohol;  place  the  jar  in  a 
vessel  of  water  at  such  a  heat  as  will  cause  the 
spirits  to  boil,  when  the  soap  will  soon  dissolve; 
then  put  the  jar,  closely  covered,  in  a  warm  place 
until  the  liquor  is  clarified;  takeoff  any  scum  that 
may  appear  on  the  surface,  and  jjour  it  carefully 


24  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

from  the  dregs,  tben  put  it  into  a  jar  again,  and 
place  it  in  a  vessel  of  hot  water,  distilling  all  the 
spirits  that  may  arise;  dry  the  remaining  mass 
in  the  air  for  a  few  days,  when  a  white  transparent 
soap  will  be  obtained  free  from  all  alkaline 
impurities,  and  perfectly  void  of  smell.  It  is  much 
used  for  softening  and  beautifying  the  skin. 

Put  up  in  small  cakes  with  fancy  wrapper. 

Marking  Ink  for  Linen — To  make  marking  ink 
take  1  drachm  of  nitrate  of  silver  (lunar  caustic), 
dissolve  it  in  double  its  weight  of  water.  This 
forms  the  ink;  then  dissolve  1  drachm  of  salts  of 
tartar  in  1  ounce  of  water,  wet  the  linen  with 
this  liquid,  and  when  dry  it  can  be  written  on 
with  the  ink. 

Put  up  the  ink  in  very  small  bottles,  holding 
about  1  tablespoonful,  and  the  salts  in  a  2 
ounce  bottle.  Put  them  together  in  a  pasteboard 
box  with  directions  and  label. 

Genuine  Windsor  Soap — To  make  this  famous 
soap  for  washing  the  hands,  shaving,  &c., 
nothing  more  is  necessary  than  to  slice  the  best 
white  soap  as  thin  as  possible,  melt  it  in  a  sauce- 
pan over  a  slow  fire,  scent  it  well  with  oil  of  car- 
away, and  then  pour  it  into  a  frame  or  mould 
made  for  that  purpose,  or  a  small  drawer  adapted 
in  size  and  form  to  the   quantity.     When  it  has 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  25 

stood  three  or  four  days  in  a  dry  situatiuu,  cut 
it  iuto  square  pieces,  and  it  is  ready  for  use.  By 
this  simi:)le  mode,  substituting  any  more  favorite 
scent  for  that  of  caraway,  all  jjcrsons  may  suit 
themselves  with  a  good  perfumed  soap  at  the 
most  trifling  expense.  Shaving  boxes  may  be 
at  once  filled  with  the  melted  soap,  instead  of 
the  mould. 

Ink  Powders^ — Powder  4  pounds  galls,  2 
pounds  green  vitriol  and  1  pound  of  gum  arabic. 

Put  this  up  in  two  ounce  packages  for  sale, 
one  of  wliich  will  make  a  pint  of  ink. 

Extract  Ginger — Take  2  ounces  powdered  gin- 
ger and  2  pints  alcohol.  Digest  in  a  gentle  heat 
for  several  days  and  strain.     Bottle  and  label. 

This  tincture  is  a  cordial  and  stimulant — it  is 
generally  used  as  a  corrective  to  purgative 
draughts,  without  which  the  latter  are  apt  to  be 
griping.  It  makes  a  wholesome  and  pleasant 
drink  for  summer.  The  sale  is  extensive  and 
yields  a  large  profit.  4  ounce  bottles  would  be 
the  best  to  put  it  up  in. 

Marble  Cement — Saturate  plaster  of  paris  in  a 
strong  solution  of  alum;  then  bake  in  an  oven 
for  two  hours,  afterwards  grind  to  powder. 

It  sets  into  a  very  hard  composition  capable 
of  taking  a  very  high  polish.     It  can  be  mixed 


26  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

with  various  coloring  minerals  to  produce  a 
cement  of  any  color  capable  of  imitating  marble. 
It  is  a  very  rare  recipe. 

Eureka  Salve — Melt  1  ounce  of  beeswax,  1 
ounce  of  tallow,  1  ounce  rosin  and  1  ounce  lard; 
then  take  from  the  fire  and  put  in  1  ounce  each 
olive  oil,  oil  of  amber,  oil  of  spike,  and  just 
before  congelation,  add  1  ounce  verdigris,  stir- 
ring until  perfectly  cold.  The  verdigris  must  be 
well  pulverized. 

Put  in  tin  boxes  to  sell  for  25  cents.  It  is  a 
healing  salve. 

Stomach  Bitters — Mix  well  together  1  pound 
wild  cherry  bark,  1  ounce  peruvian  bark,  1  ounce 
dried  orange  peel;  steep  in  5  gallons  pure  gin 
for  two  wrecks.     Strain,  bottle  and  label. 

This  cures  sour  stomach, dyspepsia,loss  of  appe- 
tite, etc.     Dose,  tablespoonful  ])efore  each  meal. 

Polishing  Paste  for  Metals — Take  equal  parts 
of  pulverized  rotten  stone  and  brick  dust,  mix 
well  into  a  stiff  paste  with  lard.  It  should  be 
put  up  in  tin  boxes. 

Profits  large. 

Stick  Cement — Heat  a  good  article  of  shellac 
and  while  soft  draw  out  into  stick. 

This  cement  is  sold  about  the  country  as  a 
great  secret.   When  you  ap|)ly  it,  heat  the  article 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  27 

a  little  above  boiling  water  heat  and  apply  a 
thin  coating  on  both  surfaces  of  the  broken  ves- 
sel, press  together,  and  when  cold  it  will  be  as 
strong  as  when  new.  A  stick  about  5  inches 
long  and  as  thick  as  a  lead  pencil  can  be  sold 
for  10  cents. 

Black  Court  Plaster,  No.  1 — Dissolve  l  ounce 
balsam  of  benzoin  in  (3  ounces  spirits  alcohol;  in 
a  separate  vessel,  dissolve  1  ounce  isinglass  in 
as  little  alcohol  as  possible,  strain  each  and  mix 
together,  let  stand,  so  that  any  undissolved  parts 
may  subside;  when  the  clear  liquid  is  cold  it  will 
form  a  jelly.  Strain  black  silk  on  a  frame  and 
brush  over  it  several  times  the  above  by  first 
warming  it.  When  the  coated  silk  is  dry  it  must 
be  finished  off  with  a  coat  of  a  solution  of  4 
ounces  turi3entine  in  6  ounces  tincture  benzoin 
to  prevent  it  cracking. 

There  is  a  foituue  in  this  if  you  push  it. 

Lemon  Syrup,  No.  1— One  pound  of  loaf  or 
crushed  sugar,  to  every  i  pint  of  lemon  juice. 
Let  it  stand  24  hours,  or  till  the  sugar  is  dis- 
solved, stirring  it  very  often  with  a  silver  spoon. 
When  dissolved,  dij)  a  flannel  in  hot  water  and 
wring  it  very  dry.  Strain  the  syrup  and  bottle  it. 
This  will  keep  almost  any  length  of  time. 

Put  in  pint  bottles. 


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CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


Sarsaparilla  Mead — Three  pounds  of  sugar,  3 
ounces  of  tartaric  acid,  1  ounce  of  cream  tartar, 
1  of  flour,  1  of  essence  of  sarsaparilla,  and  3 
quarts  of  water.  Strain  and  l)ottle  it,  then  let  it 
stand  ten  days  before  using  it. 

Twigg's  Hair  Dye — An  excellent  dye,  as  well 
as  most  serviceable  hair-wash. 

Take  1  drachm  lac-sulphur,  i  drachm  sugar 
lead,  4  ounces  rose  water.  Mix  carefully.  Wash 
the  hair  repeatedly,  till  it  assumes  the  desired 
shade. 

Bottle  in  4  or  6  ounce  bottles,  with  directions, 
and  label. 

Dalby's  Carminative — Take  oils  caraway,  fen- 
nel and  peppermint,  each  10  drops;  rub  them 
up  with  10  ounces  of  white  sugar  and  5  ounces 
of  carbonate  or  lump  magnesia,  then  add  1^ 
drachms  of  sal-tartar  and  2  ounces  of  laudanum. 
Mix  with  3i  pints  of  water. 

Put  up  in  small  bottles. 

Ointment  for  Frosted  Feet — Take  1  ounce 
stramonium  ointment,  or,  if  that  cannot  be  pro- 
cured, of  spermaceti  ointment,  and  1  drachm  of 
Goulard's  extract.  Mix  together  perfectly  and 
anoint  the  parts  affected  several  times  a  day.  It 
will  relieve  the  worst  cases. 

Put  up  in  small  metal  boxes. 


CAI'TIVi:    SECRETS. 


29 


Harness  Blacking— Melt  4  ounces  of  mutton 
suet  with  12  ounces  of  beeswax;  add  12  (nnices 
of  sugar  candy,  4  ounces  of  soft  soap  dissolved 
in  water,  and  2  ounces  of  indigo  finely  pow- 
dered. When  melted  and  well  mixed,  add  half 
a  pint  of  turpentine.  Lay  it  on  the  harness  with 
a  sponge,  and  polish  off  with  a  lirush. 

Bottle  and  label. 

Blackberry  Wine— There  is  no  wine  equal  to 
the  black) )erry  wine  when  properly  made,  either 
in  flavor  or  for  medical  purposes,  and  all  per- 
sons w^ho  can  conveniently  do  so  should  manu- 
facture enough  for  their  own  use  every  year,  as 
it  is  invaluable  in  sickness  as  a  tonic,  and  noth- 
ing is  a  better  remedy  for  bowel  disease.  We, 
therefore,  give  the  recipe  for  making  it,  and, 
having  tried  it  ourselves,  we  speak  advisedly  on 
the  subject.  Measure  your  berries  and  bruise 
them;  to  every  gallon  add  1  quart  of  boiling 
water.  Let  the  mixture  stand  24  hours,  stirring 
occasionally;  then  strain  off  the  liquor  into  a 
cask,  to  every  gallon  adding  2  pounds  of  sugar; 
cork  tight  and  you  will  have  wine  ready  for  use 
without  further  straining  or  boiling.  This  makes 
a  most  excellent  and  jialatable  wine. 

Baking  Powders — The  following  are  the  bak- 
ing powders  in  general  use:   1.  Tartaric  acid,  4i 


30  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

ounces;  arrow-root  or  rice  flour,  5  ounces;  mix. 
Alum,  5  ounces;  bicarbonate  of  soda,  2f  ounces; 
bicarbonate  of  ammonia,  |  an  ounce;  arrow- 
root, 4  ounces. 

Purple  Ink — A  beautiful  purple  ink  is  made  by 
boiling  1  ounce  of  ground  logwood  in  1^  pints 
of  soft  water  and  half  an  ounce  of  pulverized 
alum.  Boil  20  minutes,  strain  andbottle  for  use. 
Keep  the  air  out,  and  it  will  keep  a  long  time. 

Put  in  bottles  of  various  sizes. 

Brown's  Bronchial  Troches — Take  1  pound 
of  pulverized  extract  of  licorice,  1|^  pounds  pul- 
verized sugar,  4  ounces  of  pulverized  cubebs,  4 
ounces  of  pulverized  gum  arable,  and  1  ounce 
of  pulverized  extract  of  conium.     Mix. 

Make  into  a  dough  with  flour,  and  roll  prepara- 
tion out  in  thin  sheets;  cut  out  in  small  wafers. 

Peppermint  Cordial — To  make  peppermint 
cordial  take  13  gallons  of  rectified  spirits,  1 
in  5  under  hydrometer  proof,  12  pounds  of 
loaf  sugar,  1  pint  of  spirits  of  wine  that  will 
fire  gunpowder,  15  pennyweights  of  oil  of  pep- 
permint, and  as  much  water  as  will  fill  up  the 
cask,  which  should  be  set  on  end;  after  the 
whole  has  been  well  mixed  this  will  make  20 
gallons. 

Bottle  ip.  pint  and  quart  bottles. 


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Razor  Paper — This  article  supersedes  the  use 
of  the  ordiuciry  strop;  by  merely  wiping  the 
razor  on  the  paper  to  remove  the  lather  after 
shaving  a  keen  edge  is  always  maintained  with- 
out further  trouble;  only  one  caution  is  neces- 
sary— that  is,  to  begin  with  a  sharp  razor,  and 
then  "the  paper"  will  keep  it  in  that  state  for 
years.  It  may  be  prepared  thus:  First,  pro- 
cure oxide  of  iron  (by  the  addition  of  carbonate 
of  soda  to  a  solution  of  persulphate  of  iron), 
well  wash  the  precipitate,  and  finally  leave  it  of 
the  consistency  of  cream.  Secondly,  procure  a 
good  paper,  soft  and  thin,  then  with  a  soft 
brush  spread  over  the  paper  (on  one  side  only) 
very  thinly  the  moist  oxide  of  iron;  dry  and  cut 
into  two  inch  square  pieces.  It  is  then  fit  for 
use. 

Put  up  in  packages  of  one  or  two  dozen  sheets. 

Honey  Recipe — White  sugar,  10  {rounds;  water, 
3  pints;  bees-bread  honey,  2^  pounds;  cream 
tartar,  40  grains;  oil  of  peppermint,  12  drops; 
gum  arable,  2  ounces;  ottar  of  roses,  1  drop. 
Put  into  a  hriinH  or  copper  kettle  and  let  boil  for 
5  minutes;  then  take  pulverized  slippery  elm,  2 
teaspoonsful,  and  water,  1  quart;  mix  and  strain 
into  the  kettle  and  let  boil  for  5  minutes;  take 
off  and  mix  in  the  whites  of  2  eggs  well  beaten. 


32  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

and  when  nearly  cold  add  1  pound  of  bees-bread 
honey.  By  adding  more  slippery  elm  and  gum 
arable  to  a  proportionate  quantity  of  water,  you 
can  make  it  as  cheap  as  you  please.  ^  Bees-bread 
honey  is  that  made  by  the  bees  in  the  fall  of  the 
year  to  subsist  on  during  the  winter,  it  being 
«  much  stronger  than  that  made  in  the  spring. 
When  this  cannot  be  obtained,  honey  in  the 
comb  will  answer,  but  it  requires  half  a  pound 
more.  Use  dark  sugar  if  you  want  it  dark  col- 
ored. Above  recipe  makes  about  20  pounds,  but 
to  make  cheap  use  20  spoonsful  slippery  elm 
and  10  of  gum  arable.  This  will  make  about 
40  pounds. 

Burgundy  Pitch  Plasters — 2  pounds  Bur- 
gundy pitch,  1  pound  labdanum,  4  ounces  each 
yellow  rosin  and  yellow  wax,  1  ounce  expressed 
oil  of  mace.  To  the  pitch,  rosin  and  wax, 
melted  together,  add  first  the  labdanum  and 
then  the  oil  of  mace.  After  a  long  con- 
tinued cough  in  the  winter,  a  pitch  should  be 
put  over  the  breast  bone. 

Adhesive  Plaster,  No.  1 — Take  5  ounces  com- 
mon or  litherage  plaster,  1  ounce  white  rosin. 
Melt  them  together,  and  spread  the  liquid  com- 
pound thin  on  strips  of  linen  by  means  of  a 
spatula    or    table   knife.     This  plaster   is    very 


CAPTrVE    SECRETS.  33 

adhesive  aiul  is  used  for  keeping  on  other 
dressing. 

Put  iij)  in  l;ir<^i'  (-iivelopes. 

Washing  Mixture — The  washerwomen  of 
Berlin  in  Prussia,  use  a  mixture  of  2  ounces  of 
turpentine  and  \  ounce  of  spirits  of  sal-annnoniac 
well  mixed  together.  This  mixture  is  put  into 
a  bucket  of  warm  water,  in  which  h  pound  of 
soap  has  been  dissolved.  The  clothes  are  im- 
mersed over  night  in  this  mixture,  and  the  next 
day  washed.  The  most  dirty  cloth  is  said  thus 
to  be  perfectly  cleansed  and  free  from  the  smell 
of  turpentine.  The  cloth  does  not  require  so 
much  rubbing,  and  linen  fabrics  are  thus  not  so 
soon  destroyed. 

Lip  Salve,  No.  1 — Melt  together,  J  ounce  oil 
sweet  almonds,  |  ounce  spermaceti;  when  nearly 
cold,  add  any  essential  oil  you  please. 

Put  in  small  metal  boxes. 

Furniture  Paste — 1  pint  turpentine,  h  ounce 
alkanet  root,  digest  until  sufficiently  colored, 
then  add  beeswax,  scraped  small,  4  ounces;  put 
into  hot  water  bath,  and  stir  until  dissolved.  If 
you  want  pale  color,  leave  out  the  alkanet. 

Put  up  in  wooden  boxes. 

Cheap  Varnish — A  very  cheap  and  durable 
varnish  for  rougli  work  may  l)e  made  by  mixing 


34  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

60  parts  (by  weight)  of  raw  linseed  oil,  2  parts 
of  litharge  and  1  part  of  white  vitriol — boiling 
the  whole  together;  until  all  the  water  has 
evaporated. 

French  Rouge — French  chalk,  2  ounces;  oil 
of  almonds,  1  drachm;  carmine,  i  drachm.     Mix. 

Crystalize  Grasses — Dissolve  9  ounces  alum 
in  1  pint  water.  Put  in  the  grass  when  the 
alum  water  is  cool  enough  to  bear  the  hand;  watch 
it,  and  take  it  out  when  the  crystals  are  large 
as  you  wish;  dry  them  on  paper.  If  you  wish 
colors,  get  a  few  powdered  paints  and  sprinkle 
over  it  when  it  comes  from  the  water;  heat  the 
alum  over  when  it  becomes  cold. 

Cough  Syrup — 2  tablespoonsful  molasses,  2 
teaspoousful  castor  oil,  2  teaspoonsful  paregoric; 
mix  over  a  slow  fire.  Dose:  adult,  teaspoonful 
three  times  a  day. 

Leather  Varnish — Quart  alcohol,  i  pound 
gum  shellac,  1  ounce  rosin,  ^  ounce  camphor. 
Set  in  warm  place,  stir  frequently  for  several 
days  until  dissolved,then  add  2  ounces  lamp  black, 
mixed  with  a  little  alcohol,  and  it  is  ready;  if  too 
thick,  thin  with  alcohol.     Bottle  and  label. 

Metal  Powders — Pound  fine  crushed  chalk, 
^  pound  whitening;  1  ounce  oil  of  cinna- 
mon; mix.     Box  and  label. 


CAI'TIVE    SIXKKTS.  85 

Universal  Liniment  for  Burns — Equal  parts 
ulive  oil,  linseed  oil,  lime  water;  shake  well. 
Bottle  and  label. 

Oil  for  Harness — Mix  1  quart  of  ueats-foot 
oil,  4  ounces  of  beef  tallow  and  8  tablespoons- 
ful  of  lamp  black.  In  summer  add  4  ounces  of 
bees  wax. 

Laundry  Blue — 2  ounces  Prussian  blue,  h 
pint  water,  add  1  pint  spirits.    Bottle  and  label. 

Cure  for  Drunkenness — Sulphate  of  iron  5 
grains;  magnesia,  U)  grains;  peppermint,  11 
drachms;  spirits  of  nutmeg,  1  drachm;  twice 
a  day.  This  preparation  acts  as  a  tonic  and 
stimulant,  and  so  partially  supplies  the  i)lace  of 
the  accustomed  licjuor.  and  prevents  that  ab- 
solute physical  and  moral  ])rostration  that  fol- 
lows a  sudden  breaking  off  from  the  use  of 
stimulating  drinks. 

Diamond  Cement — For  joining  broken  glass, 
china,  etc 

Take  1  ounce  pulverized  mastic,  dissolved  in  a 
little  alcohol,  and  1  ounce  of  isinglass  that  has 
been  steeped  in  water  until  soft,  also  in  alcohol; 
then  mix  the  two  alcoholic  solutions,  and  add  2 
t" .  achms  of  very  finely  powdered  gum  annnoniac. 
Use  a  gentle  heat  by  a  water  bath  until  they 
become  amalgamated;   then  jjour  the    mixture 


3()  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

iuto  ^  ounce  phials,  and  cork  well.  When  it 
is  to  be  used,  place  the  phial  in  warm  water, 
and  warm  it  before  applying  the  cement.  Press 
the  2)ieces  of  the  broken  vessel  closely  together, 
and  set  it  aside  for  a  whole  day. 

Soap  for  "Washing — The  American  Agricultu- 
ralist is  responsible  for  this  recipe: — To  each 
pound  of  common  hard  soap,  add  i  to  |  of  an 
ounce  of  common  borax,  pulverized,  and  1 
quart  of'water.  Put  the  water  into  a  tin  pan, 
or  other  convenient  vessel,  and  put  on  the  stove; 
put  in  the  borax,  and  then  add  the  soap, 
cut  in  small,  thin  pieces.  Keep  them  hot, 
but  not  boiling,  several  hours,  or  until  the 
soaii  is  dissolved.  When  cool,  it  will  be  double 
the  quantity,  and  thus  save  at  least  one-half. 
Rub  the  dirtiest  part  of  the  clothes  with  this 
compound  and  soak  them  over  night,  if  conven- 
ient, or  an  hour  or  two  in  the  morning.  This 
mixture  does  not  cut  the  hands,  and  is  adapted 
to  all  sorts  of  ctethes — calicoes,  flannels,  etc.,  as 
well  as  white  cotton  or  linen.  They  are  to  be 
washed,  boiled  and  rinsed  as  usual,  but  the  labor 
of  rubbing  is  greatly  lessened. 

Cologne,  No  2 — To  a  quart  of  proof  spirit, 
add  3  drachms  oil  lemon,  3  drachms  oil  garden 
lavender,  1   drachm   oil   rosemary,  i  ounce  ber- 


CAI'TIVi:    SKt'RKTH.  37 

gamot,  ()  drops  oil  ciunamou,  one  ounce  essence 
musk,  T)  drops   meroli,  or  orange  flower. 

Water-Proof  Blacking — Take  three  ounces 
spermaceti,  melt  it  in  an  earthen  vessel  over  a 
slow  fire;  and  six  drachms  india  rubber,  cut  it 
into  thin  slices,  let  it  dissolve;  then  add  Bounces 
tallow,  2  ounces  lard,  and  four  ounces  amber 
varnish;  mix,  and  it  will  ])e  fit  for  use. 

Indelible  Ink — Marking  Liquid: — Lunar  caus- 
tic, 1  drachm;  rain  water,  2  drachms;  nitric 
acid,  10  ggt. 

Wetting  Liquid: — Salt  of  tartar,  1  drachm; 
gum  ara])ic.  I  drachm;  Rain  water,  IJ  ounce. 

Cologne,  No.  3 — To  a  pint  of  proof  spirit,  add 
1  ounce  essence  musk,  8  drops  oil  cloves,  1 
drachm  bergamot,  1  drachm  garden  lavender,  2 
drachms,  each,  oil  rosemary  and  oil  lemon. 

Composition  for  Grafting — Take  one  part  tal- 
low, two  parts  beeswax,  and  four  parts  rosin; 
melt  it  together,  turn  it  into  water,  and  mix  it 
as  shoemakers  do  wax. 

Water-proof  Composition — To  be  applied  to 
saddles,  harness,  gig  aprons,  boots  and  shoes; 
also,  to  well  ropes,  handles  of  various  imple- 
ments, and  many  other  uses,  may  be  thus  pre- 
pared: Rosin,  1  part;  lard,  2  parts;  mix  and 
apj)ly  warm,  drying  it  in  before  the  fire. 


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CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


Water-Proof  Boots — Boots  aud  shoes  may  be 
rendered  impervious  to  water  by  the  following 
composition.  Take  3  oz.  of  spermaceti  and  melt 
it  in  a  pipkin,  or  other  earthen  vessel,  over  a 
slow  fire;  add  thereto  0  drachms  of  india  rub- 
ber, cut  into  slices,  and  these  will  presently  dis- 
solve; then  add  seriatim  of  tallow,  8  ounces; 
hog's  lard,  2  ounces;  amber  varnish,  4  ounces. 
Mix,  and  it  will  be  fit  for  use  immediatdy.  The 
boots,  or  other  material  to  be  treated,  are  to 
receive  two  three  coats  with  a  common  blacking 
brush,  and  a  fine  polish  is  the  result. 

Hot  Drops — In  one  gill  of  brandy,  put  one- 
quarter  of  an  ounce  of  pure  cayenne  pepper. 
Let  it  stand  a  few  days,  then  filter. 

Black  Ink,  No.  2 — Powdered  galls,  3  oz.;  cop- 
peras, logwood,  gum  Senegal,  each,  1  ounce; 
water,  2  pints. 

Mix  well  together,  and  let  it  stand  two  or 
three  weeks;  bottle,  and  it  will  be  fit  for  use. 

Cologne,  No.  4 — Of  alcohol,  1  gallon;  oil  of 
lavender,  12  drachms;  oil  of  rosemary,  4 
drachms;  essence  of  lemon,  12  drachms,  oil  of 
bergamot,  12  drachms;  oil  of  cinnamon,  12  drops. 

Furniture  Varnish — White  wax,  two  ounces 
oil  of  turp(>ntine,  1  gill;  melt  the  wax,  and  grad- 
ually mix  in  the  turpentine. 


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Cologne,  No.  6  -Oil  bergamot,  oil  lemon,  and 
oil  garden  lavender,  each  4  ounces;  oil  rose- 
mary, i  ounce;  oil  cloves  and  cinnamon,  each,  I 
drachm;  essence  musk,  8  ounces;  proof  spirit, 3 
gallons. 

Excellent  Tonic — Pour  I  pint  of  boiling 
water  on  several  dandelion  j)lants,  root  and  leaf: 
cover  it  until  cold;  drink  a  teacupful  every 
night  and  morning. 

Liniment  for  Frostbite — Tincture  of  opium,  | 
an  ounce;  spirits  of  camphor,  |  an  ounce;  tinc- 
ture of  cautharides,  J  an  ounce.  Mix,  and  apply 
as  soon  as  possible.  I  have  found  this  to  be 
uniformly  successful  remedy. 

Axle,  or  Lubricating  Grease — The  Scientific 
American,  informs  us  that  the  following  com- 
pound was  patented  in  England,  and,  that  with 
25  parts  of  black  lead  mixed  with  it  it  makes  a 
good  axle  grease  for  carts  and  carriages. 

1.  Tallow,  252  parts;  oil,  333;  soda,  14; 
potash,  12,  and  water,  389  parts,  pounds,  grains, 
ounces,  or  whatever  weight  shall  be  taken.  The 
potash  and  soda  are  first  dissolved  in  the  water; 
and  the  tallow  and  oil  mixed  and  kneaded  to 
thoroughly  incorporate.  It  can  be  made  in 
small  quantities  for  one's  own  use;  or  in  large 
quantities,  and  boxed  for  sale. 


40  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

2.  Another.  —  Fine  black-lead,  1  pound; 
lard,  4  pounds.  Grind  the  two  articles  together 
on  a  painter's  stone,  or  else  rub  them  thoroughly 
together  with  a  spatula,  upon  a  smooth 
board. 

3.  Booth's  axle  grease,  patent,  expired, 
consists  of  common  soda,  ^  pound;  tallow,  3 
pounds,  and  palm-oil,  6  pounds,  or  if  you  pre- 
fer, palm-oil,  10  pounds,  with  no  tallow;  water,  1 
gallon.  Heat  to  200  degrees  or  210  degrees  Fah., 
and  mix  by  constantly  stirring;  then  remove  from 
the  fire  and  stir  until  cool,  to  prevent  any  sepa- 
ration of  the  articles. 

4.  A  THIN  composition  is  made  with  the  same 
amount  of  soda  and  water,  with  rape-oil,  1  gal- 
lon, and  tallow,  or  palm-oil,  4  pound;  mixed  by 
heat.  The  rape  plant  belongs  to  the  cabbage 
tribe,  but  has  a  root  and  seed  like  the  turnip. 
The  oil  is  made  from  the  seed. 

5.  For  carriages  having  a  nicely  turned 
bearing,  or  axle,  in  warm  weather,  there  is  prob- 
ably nothing  better  than  castor-oil  alone;  and 
for  winter,  castor-oil  mixed  with  about  an  equal 
amount  of  petroleum  oil,  which  prevents  the 
thickening  of  the  castor-oil.  This  last  also 
makes  a  valuable  lubricating  oil  for  shafting 
journals. 


captivl;  secrets.  41 


1.  Babbitt's  Anti-Friction  Metal— For  Boxes 
— This  nit'tal  Is  com\}os('(.\  of  copper,  8  pounds; 
block  tin,  3  pounds.;  and  antimony,  1  pound;  and 
in  this  proportion  for  any  amount  desired. 

First  melt  tlie  copper,  then  add  the  tin,  then 
the  antimony;  and  when  all  is  melted,  pour 
into  bars,  ready  for  use  as  desired,  or  {)our  into 
journal  boxes,  if  needed  at  the  time. 

2.  Where  small  shafts  have  got  to  be  run  at 
a  very  high  rate  of  speed,  the  journals  invaria- 
bly heat  with  any  of  the  common  metal  boxes. 
But  in  cases  where  they  have  been  run  as  higl 
as  7,000  revolutions  per  minute,  the  following 
aluminum  bronze  has  proved  successful:  Cop- 
per, 90  parts;  aluminum,  10  parts. 

Scald  Head  Ointment — Take  1  ounce  sulphur 
1  ounce  lard,  2  drachms  sal  ammoniac;  mix  and 
box. 

To  be  rubbed  upon  the  part  affected  two  or 
three  times  a  day. 

Ringworm  Ointment — Take  h  drachm  finely 
powdered  subacetate  of  copper,  1  draclim  pre- 
pared calomel,  1  ounce  spermaceti  ointment, 
mix  well  together.  To  be  rubbed  over  the 
parts  affected  every  night  and  morning.      This 


42  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

ointment  is  also  very  efficacious  in  cases  of 
foul  and  languid  ulcers. 

Citrate  Magnesia — Take  120  grains  magne- 
sia, 450  grains  citric  acid,  40  grains  bicarbon- 
ate of  potassia;  dissolve  the  acid  in  four  fluid 
ounces  of  water,  and  having  added  the  magne- 
sia, stir  until  it  is  dissolved.  Filter  the  solu- 
tion into  a  strong  12  ounce  bottle,  into  which 
has  been  poured  2  tluid  ounces  of  syrup  of  cit- 
ric acid.  Then  add  the  bicarbonate  of  potassia 
and  enough  water  almost  to  fill  the  bottle;  close 
with  a  cork  and  secure  with  twine.  Shake 
moderately  till  it  is  dissolved.  This  is  a  very 
pleasant  drink,  and  in  the  dose  of  a  tumblerful, 
a  pretty  active  and  cooling  purgative. 

Tomatoes — to  Dry  for  Winter  Use — Small 
sized,  but  (juite  ripe  tomatoes  are  to  be  chosen. 
Wash  and  scald  them  with  boiling  water;  then 
peel,  and  squeeze,  singly  in  the  hand,  to  remove 
a  little  of  the  juice,  or  water,  after  which  slice 
them  and  dry  on  tins,  in  an  oven  to  prevent 
souring.  For  use,  soak  awhile,  then  stew,  or 
cook  as  fresh  tomatoes — saves  the  expense  of 
canning. 

Balsam  of  Honey — Take  2  ounces  balsam  of 
tolu,  2  drachms  gum  storax,  2  drachms  opium, 
8  ounces  honey.      Dissolve  these  in  a  quart  of 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  48 

spirits  of  wine.  This  balsam  is  exceedingly 
useful  in  allaying  the  irritation  of  a  cough. 
Dose,  1  or  2  teaspoonsful  in  a  little  tea  or  warm 
water. 

Rhubarb  Wine — Take  of  sliced  rhubarb,  2| 
ounces,  I  ounce  cardamon  seeds,  bruised  and 
husked,  2  drachms  saffron,  2  pints  Spanish 
white  wine,  ^  pint  proof  spirits.  Digest  for  ten 
days  and  strain.  This  is  a  warm,  cordial,  laxa- 
tive medicine.  It  is  chiefly  used  in  weakness  of 
the  stomach  and  bowels,  and  some,  kinds  of 
looseness.  It  may  be  given  in  doses  of  ^  to  8  or 
4  teaspoonsful,  or  even  more,  according  to  the 
circumstances  of  the  disorder  and  strength  of 
the  patient. 

Aniseed  Cordial-^Take  2  pounds  aniseed, 
b^-uised,  12i  gallons  proof  spirits,  1  gallon 
water.  Draw  off  10  gallons,  with  a  moderate 
fire.  This  water  should  never  be  reduced  be- 
low proof,  because  the  large  quantity  of  oil 
with  which  it  is  impregnated  will  render  the 
goods  milky  and  foul,  when  brought  down  be- 
low proof.  But  if  it  should  be  milky,  it  may 
be  restored  by  fi Iteration. 

Extract  of  Verbena — One  gallon  rectified  alco- 
hol, 2  ounces  English  rosemary,  1  ounce  oil 
lemon  peel,   1  ounce  oil  of  balm  (Melissa),    ^ 


44  ,  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

drachm  oil  of  mint,  1  pint  espril-de-rose,  1  pint 
extract  orange. 

Violet  Powder — Twelve  pounds  wheat  starch, 
2^  pounds  powdered  orris  root,  ^  ounce  oil  lemon, 
^  ounce  bergamot,  2  drachms  oil  of  rose.     Mix. 

Stick  Pomade — Use  lard  and  wax,  or  mutton 
suet,  in  proportion  to  the  consistency  you  wish. 
In  moulding,  be  sure  not  to  run  too  hot,  as 
cavities  will  occur  in  the  center,  rendering  the 
sticks  liable  to  break.  Scent  1  pound  of  pom- 
ade to  1  drachm  each  essence  bergamot, 
thyme,  lavender  and  orange  peel.  Color  with 
annitto  or  saffron. 

Camphorated  Vinegar — To  6  drachms  cam- 
phor, 2  ounces  alcohol,  1  pound  strong  vinegar. 
Powder  the  camphor  by  the  aid  of  alcohol  in  a 
mortar  and  add  the  vinegar. 

Flour  Paste — Paste  is  formed  principally  of 
wheaten    flour,  boiled    in    water,  till  it  be  of  a 
glutinous  or  viscid   consistency.      Add  a  small 
quantity  of  oxalic  acid.    This  is  a  secret  not  gen 
erally  known.     You  can  label  on  tin  or  metal. 

Mark  it  poison. 

Black  Sealing  Wax — Four  and  one-half 
ounces  Venice  turpentine,  9  ounces  shellac,  3 
ounces  calaphony,  and  sufficient  lamp  black, 
mixed  with   oil  of  turpentine,  to  color  it. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  45 

Bottle  Sealing  Wax — Eighteen  ounces  dark 
or  coniniou  rowin,  1  ounce  shellac,  1  ounce  bees- 
wax. Mt'lt  together,  and  color  with  red  lead, 
venitiau  red  or  lamp  black. 

Sympathetic  Ink — Write  with  weak,  boiled 
starch,  and  when  the  writing  is  required  to  ap- 
pear, brush  over  with  a  weak  solution  of  iodine 
— the  letters  will  appear  black. 

Violet  Ink — Eight  parts  logwood,  04  parts 
water,  boiled  down  to  half,  then  strain,  and  add 
1  part  chloride  of  tin. 

To  Remove  Ink  from  Paper— Wash  alternately 
with  a  camel  brush,  dipped  in  a  solution  of 
oxalic  acid  and  cyanide  of  potassium. 

Poison. 

Freezing  Without  Ice — Four  ounces  of  each 
sal-ammoniac  and  nitre  in  8  ounces  of  water 
will  reduce  the  temperature  from  50^  to  10^. 
When  extreme  cold  is  required,  the  body  to  be 
frozen  should  be  first  cooled  as  much  as  possi- 
ble by  one  portion  of  the  mixture,  then  by  a 
succeeding  one. 

Fire  Proof  Paper — Dip  the  paper  in  a  strong 
solution  of  almn,  and  then  thoroughly  dry  it. 
Some  paper  requires  to  be  dipped  more  than 
once,  and  must  be  repeated  until  thoroughly 
saturated. 


46  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

Roach  Wafers — These  are  ^made  with  Hour, 
sugar  and  red  lead,  heated  in  wafer  irons. 

Orris  Tooth  Wash — Water,  1  ounce;  honey,  8 
ounces;  alcohol,!  ounce;  tincture  myrrh,  i^  ounce; 
orris  root,  1  ounce;  tincture  bark,  ^  ounce. 

When  thoroughly  mixed,  bottle  in  2  or  4 
ounce  bottles,  and  label  neatly.  This  is  an  ex- 
cellent preparation  for  the  teeth. 

Cinnamon  Soap — Thirty  pounds  tallow  soap, 
20  pounds  palm  oil  soap, 7  ounces  essence  cinna- 
mon, l^ounce  essence  bergamot,  1^  ounce  oil  sas- 
safras, 1  pound  finely  powdered  yellow  ochre. 
Mix  with  olive  oil,  and  melt  into  a  mass,  by 
means  of  steam  or  water  bath. 

Stick  Pomatum,  White — Melt  together,  6 
pounds  mutton  suet,  j  pounds  white  wax,  % 
pound  spermaceti,  1  ounce  powdered  benzoin; 
scent  with  4  parts  essence  bergamot,  2  parts 
essence  lemon,  and  1  part  cloves.  Roll  in 
sticks;  wrap  with  tin  foil. 

Castor  Oil  Pomade— Castor  oil,  4  ounces; 
sweet  lard,  2  ounces;  white  wax,  2  drachms;  oil 
bergamot,  2  drachms;  oil  lavender,  20  drops. 
Melt  the  fat  together,  and  on  cooling,  add  the 
scents  and  stir  till  cold. 

Put  up  in  nice,  wide- mouth  bottles,  holding 
al)out  4  ounces. 


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Razor  Paste  No.  1 — Take  1  ounce  prepared 
putty,  and  mix  with  a  saturated  solution  of 
oxalic  acid  sufficient  to  form  a  paste.  Spread 
this  over  the  strop;  when  dry,  add  a  little  water. 
It  gives  a  fine  edge  to  the  razor. 

Fly  Paper — Half  a  pound  quassia  wood  and 
\  pound  long  pepper  are  boiled  in  15  pounds 
of  water  until  they  are  reduced  to  10  pounds. 
The  decoction  is  next  filtered,  and  8  pounds 
of  sugar  with  2  pounds  of  honey  are  dissolved 
in  clear  liquor;  to  which  are  then  added  40 
pounds  of  glycerine  and  40  pounds  of  soda 
ley.  The  paper  is  dipped  in  this  liquid. 
The  quantities  of  the  ingredients  may,  of 
course,  be  greater  or  less,  but  the  above  pro- 
portions must  be  preserved. 

Black  Court  Plaster,  No.  2. — Strain  black  silk 
on  a  frame,  and  brush  it  over  with  a  solution  of 
1  ounce  of  isinglass,  in  12  ounces  of  proof 
spirit,  and  mix  2  ounces  of  tincture  benzoin 
(Turlington's  balsam)  with  it;  when  dry,  repeat 
the  process  4  or  5  times,  and  finish  oflf  with  a 
coat  of  tincture  black  balsam  of  Peru. 

Flesh-Colored  Court  Plaster.— To  make  flesh- 
colored  court  plaster,  stretch  fine  white  silk  on 
a  frame,  and  brush  it  over  5  or  6  times  with  a 
solution  of  1  ounce   best  isinglass  in  12  ounces 


48  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

proof  spirit,  to  which  you  should  first  add  a 
few  drops  of  tincture  cochiueal,  to  give  a  slight 
tint. 

Black  Ink,  No.  3 — Ink  of  the  very  finest  and 
most  intense  black  may  be  prepared  by  adding 
a  very  minute  portion  of  vauadic  acid,  or  van- 
adiate  of  ammonia,  to  a  solution  of  nutgall. 
This  ink  is  much  more  lasting  than  ordinary  ink. 

Cure  for  Ear  Ache. — Equal  parts  of  strained 
honey  and  best  balsam-capavia  and  French 
brandy,  put  into  a  vial.  When  wanted,  warm, 
shake  and  put  1  or  2  droj^s  in  the  ear  3  times  a 
day.     It  will  even  cure  deafness  in  some  cases. 

Cologne,  No.  7 — To  a  quart  of  proof  spirit, 
add  one  drachm,  each,  oils  garden  lavender  and 
bergamot;  2  drachms,  each,  oils  lemon  and  rose- 
mary; 8  drops,  each,  oils  cinnamon  and  cloves. 
Mix  well. 

Lip  Salve,  No.  1. — Of  white  wax,  1  ounce; 
oil  of  almonds,  ^  ounce;  oil  of  roses,  6  drops; 
orcanette,  |  ounce. 

Essence  of  Celery  —  This  is  prepared  by 
soaking  for  a  fortnight  I  ounce  of  the  seeds  of 
celery  in  4  pii^t  of  brandy.  A  few  drops  will 
flavor  a  pint  of  soup  or  broth  equal  to  a  head  of 
celery.  It  can  be  put  up  in  2  ounce  bottles, 
with  labels  and  directions. 


CAPTIVE    SECnETS.  4^9 

Leather  Cement — An  adhesive  cement  for 
uniting  the  parts  of  boots  and  shoes,  and  for  the 
seams  of  articles  of  clothing,  may  be  thus  made: 

Take  1  pound  of  gutta  percha,  4  ounces  of 
india  rubber,  2  ounces  of  pitch,  1  ounce  of 
shellac,  2  ounces  of  oil. 

These  ingredients  are  to  be  melted  together, 
and  used  hot. 

Baking  Powders  —  Baking  soda,  6  ounces; 
cream  of  tartar,  8  ounces;  first  free  them  from 
all  moisture  by  drying  them  separately  in  an 
oven  on  papers.     Then  mix  thoroughly. 

The  amount  required  to  raise  each  quart  of 
flour  being  baked  is  one  teaspoonful. 

Mix  with  cold  water  and  bake  immediately. 

This  contains  none  of  the  drugs  generally 
used  for  baking  powder;  it  is  very  easily  made, 
and  costs  but  little. 

The  best  way  to  put  this  powder  up  would  be 
in  6  ounce  bottles,  well  corked  and  sealed,  as  it 
attracts  moisture  from  the  atmosphere. 

Root  Beer. — For  each  gallon  of  water  to  be 
used,  take  hops,  burdock,  yellowdock,  sarsapa- 
rilla,  dandelion  and  spikenard  roots,  bruised, 
each  h  ounce. 

The  same  proportion  will  answer  for  any 
quantity.     Boil  twenty  minutes    and  strain  it 


50  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

while  hot;  add  5  drops  oil  of  spruce  and  5  drops 
oil  of  sassafras;  when  it  has  cooled  off  a 
little,  put  in  3  tablespoousful  of  yeast,  §  pint  of 
molasses,  or  |  pound  of  white  sugar. 

After  it  is  well  mixed,  let  it  stand  in  a  jar  to 
work  for  two  hours,  covering  it  with  a  cloth,  then 
bottle  and  set  in  a  cool  place. 

This  makes  an  excellent  and  wholesome  drink 
for  the  spring  and  summer  months,  and  if  put 
up  nicely  will  find  a  ready  sale. 

Grafting  Wax — To  work  well  early  in  the 
grafting  season,  while  the  weather  is  still  cool, 
the  wax  must  be  a  little  softer,  to  spread  nicely, 
than  later,  as  the  weather  becomes  warmer. 

1.  Then  for  cool  weather,  take  rosin,  4  pounds, 
bees-wax,  1  pound;  and  linseed-oil,  1  pint.  Melt 
all  together  and  pour  into  cold  water,  and  as  soon 
as  it  is  sufficiently  cool  to  be  handled,  grease 
the  hands  a  little  and  begin  to  work  it,  by  pull- 
ing out,  doubling  over,  and  pulling  out  again, 
etc.  The  more  it  is  worked,  the  easier  it  will 
spread,  and  the  nicer  it  will  be. 

2.  For  warm  weather,  add  1  pound  more  of 
rosin  to  the  wax  mixture,  above,  and  work  other- 
wise the  same  as  No.  1. 

Honey  Soap — Cut  into  thin  slices  2  pounds 
of   yellow  soap.      Put  into  a  saucepan,   which 


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51 


must  be  sot  in  another  containing  l)oiling  water 
over  the  fire,  occasionally  stirring  it  till  melted, 
then  add  4  pound  of  palm  oil,  J  pound  of 
honey,  small  quantity  of  oil  of  cinnamon;  let 
all  boil  together  0  or  8  minutes;  then  pour  out 
into  moulds.  It  will  be  lit  for  use  the  next 
day. 

Green  Mountain  Salve — Rosin,  5  pounds;  Bur- 
gundy pitgh,  bees-wax.  and  mutton  tallow,  each 
\  pound;  oil  of  hemlock,  balsam  of  fir,  oil  of 
origanum,  oil  of  red  cedar  and  Venice  turpen- 
tine, each  1  ounce;  oil  of  wormwood,  ^  ounce; 
verdigris,  very  finely  pulverized.  1  ounce;  melt 
the  first  articles  together,  and  add  the  oils,  hav- 
ing rubbed  the  verdigris  up  with  a  little  of  the 
oils,  and  put  it  in  with  the  other  articles,  stir- 
ring well;  tlien  pour  into  cold  water  and  work 
until  cool  enough  to  roll. 

This  salve  is  excellent  for  rheumatic  pains,  or 
weakness. 

Put  up  in  rolls,  with  fancy  wrapper  and  direc- 
tions. 

Camphor  Tablet  for  Chapped  Hands,  etc — 
Melt  tallow,  and  add  a  little  powdered  camphor 
and  glycerine,  with  a  few  drops  of  oil  of  almonds 
to  scent.     Pour  in  moulds,  and  cool. 

Wrap  in  tin   foil    and  again   with    a    paper 


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wrapper  containing  fancy  label.     It  should  be 
put  up  nicely,  and  will  sell  well. 

Orange  Syrup — Put  H  pounds  of  white  sugar 
to  each  pint  of  juice;  add  some  of  the  peel;  boil 
ten  minutes,  then  strain  it.  Bottle  and  cork  it. 
When  mixed  with  cold  water  it  mades  a  delight- 
ful beverage,  and  is  useful  to  flavor  pies,  etc. 
Put  up  in  pint  bottles,  with  a  neat  label. 

Ginger  Beer  Powders — Put  into  blye  papers, ' 
80  grains  of  bicarbonate  of  soda,  5  grains  of 
powdered  ginger,  and  1  drachm  of  powdered 
white  sugar.  Put  into  white  papers  25  grains 
of  tartaric  acid. 

When  used,  dissolve  the  contents  of  each 
paper  separately  in  h  a  tumbler  of  water;  when 
thoroughly  dissolved,  pour  one  tumbler  into  the 
other,  and  drink  while  effervescing. 

Put  up  one  dozen  of  each  powder  in  a  box, 
and  label,  and  enclose  directions. 

Cancer  Ointment — Linseed  oil,  1  pint;  sweet 
oil,  1  ounce;  boil  them  in  a  kettle  on  the  coals 
for  nearly  4  hours,  as.  warm  as  you  can; 
then  have  pulverized  and  mixed,  borax  ^ 
ounce;  red  lead  4  ounces,  and  sugar  of 
lead  Ih  ounces;  remove  the  kettle  from  the  fire 
and  stir  in  the  powder;  continue  the  stirring 
until  cooled  to  blood  heat,  then  stir  in   1   ounce 


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of  spirits  of  turpentine;  try  if  it  is  thick  enough 
to  spread  on  linen,  as  a  salve,  by  taking  out  a 
little  and  letting  it  get  cold;  if  not,  boil  it 
again. 

Put  it  up  in  boxes. 

Black  Stick  Pomatum — Prepared  lard,  melted 
with  .\  in  winter,  and  h  its  weight  in  summer, 
of  wax,  and  colored  with  powdered  ivory - 
black,  and  strained  through  tammy,  or  any 
substance  that  will  permit  the  fine  particles  of 
ivory-black  to  pass  through.  Stir  it  constantly, 
and  when  it  begins  to  thicken,  pour  it  into  paper 
moulds. 

Put  up  in  tin  foil,  with  a  wrapper  containing 
directions,  etc. 

Chinese  Depilatory — This  is  for  the  purpose 
of  removing  superfluous  hair. 

Crystallized  hydrosulphate  of  soda,  3  parts; 
quicklime  in  powder,  10  parts;  starch,  10  parts. 
Mix  together  well.  When  used,  it  is  to  be 
mixed  with  water,  and  applied  to  the  skin  where 
the  hair  is  to  be  removed,  and  scraped  off  in  two 
or  three  minutes  with  a  wooden  knife. 

Put  up  in  wide-mouth  bottles. 

Spanish  Gingerette — 1  pound  of  white  sugar, 
i  ounce  best  bruised  ginger  root,  \  ounce  cream 
of  tartar,  2  lemons,  sliced,  and  1  gallon  of  water. 


54  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

In  makiug  4  gallons,  boil  the  ginger  and 
lemons  10  minutes  in  2  gallons  of  the  water, 
the  sugar  and  cream  of  tartar  to  be  dissolved  in 
the  cold  water,  and  mix  all,  and  add  h  pint  of 
good  yeast;  let  it  ferment  over  night,  strain  and 
bottle  in  the  morning. 

This  is  a  cooling  and  refreshing  beverage,  and 
recommended  for    dyspepsia  and  sick  headache. 

Pain  Killer — Put  5  tablespoonsful  of  cayenne 
pepper,  ground,  in  a  wide-mouth  bottle;  add 
^  pint  of  alcohol  and  a  small  piece  of  camphor. 
Cork,  and  let  it  stand  two  weeks,  then  pour  care- 
fully into  bottles.  This  is  an  excellent  internal 
and  external  remedy. 

Put  up  for  sale  in  4  ounce  bottles. 

Soothing  Syrup— To  1  pound  of  honey,  add 
2  tablespoonsful  of  paregoric,  the  same  of  oil  of 
aniseed,  and  enough  water  to  make  a  thick 
syrup.  For  children  teething,  dose,  a  teaspoon- 
ful  occasionally. 

Bottle  in  3  ounce  bottles. 

Arnica  Liniment — To  1  pint  of  sweet  oil,  add 
2  tablespoonsful  of  tincture  of  arnica;  or  the 
leaves  may  be  heated  in  the  oil  over  a  slow  fire. 
This  is  an  excellent  liniment  for  wounds,  stiff 
joints,  rheumatism,  and  all  injuries.  Bottle  in 
4  ounce  bottles,  with  directions  and  label. 


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King  of  Pain — Burning  fluid,  1  pint;  oils  of 
cedar,  hemlock,  sassafrns,  and  origanum,  each,  2 
ounces;  carbonate  of  ammonia,  pulverized,  1 
ounce;  mix  well  together.  This  is  a  good  remedy 
for  toothache,  rheumatism  and  neuralgia.  To  be 
applied  freely  by  bathing  the  parts  aflfected. 

Bottle  and  label. 

Pop  Corn  Balls — Put  ^  bushel  of  nicely 
popped  corn  on  a  table,  or  in  a  large  pan. 

Make  a  syrup  with  1  pound  of  white  sugar 
and  a  little  water,  when  it  has  boiled  until  it 
slightly  hardens  on  being  tried  with  cold  water, 
remove  it  from  the  fire  and  add  to  it  0  table- 
spoonsful  of  dissolved  gum  arable,  very  thick. 
The  solution  of  the  gum  must  be  made  with 
boiling  water  and  stand  over  night.  Saturate 
the  corn  with  the  mixture,  by  pouring  it  over 
different  parts,  and  mix  well  together  with  the 
hands  or  a  stick,  then  press  it  into  balls  very 
quickly,  lest  it  sets  before  they  are  all  made. 
This  amount  will  make  about  one  hundred  balls. 

Dr.  Hale's  Cough  Tincture — Wild  cherry 
bark,  black  cohosh  root  {macrotys  racemosa) 
and  liquorice  root,  of  each,  2  ounces;  blood-root, 
1  ounce;  good  whisky,  li  pints;  soft  water,  1 
pint;  white  sugar,  1  pound;  wines  of  ipecac  and 
antimony,  of  each,  '2  ounces;   (I   greatly  prefer 


56  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

for  my  own  use  tincture  of  lobelia,  1  ounce,  in 
place  of  the  wine  of  antimony,  but  an  allopath 
will  prefer  the  wine  of  antimony;  each  can 
suit  himself). 

Let  the  roots  and  bark  be  coarsely  bruised 
and  put  into  the  whisky  for  48  hours,  then 
strain  and  gently  press  to  obtain  1  pint  of  spirit, 
which  set  by,  and  put  the  water  upon  the  roots 
and  gently  steep  in  a  covered  dish  for  2  or  3 
hours,  and  then  strain  and  gently  press  out  the 
liquid,  in  which  dissolve  the  sugar,  then  add  the 
spirit  tincture  first  set  aside,  and  also  the  wine 
of  ipecac  and  tincture  of  lobelia. 

Dose — A  teaspoonful  Vv'henever  the  cough  is 
troublesome.  In  recent  colds,  attended  with 
considerable  cough,  take  a  teaspoonful  2  or  8 
times,  once  in  ^  to  1  hour  before  retiring,  and 
it  will  ordinarily  start  a  gentle  perspiration,  and 
very  greatly  help  any  other  means  of  relief. 

Milk  of  Wax  for  the  Skin — There  are  quite  a 
proportion  of  the  ladies  who  have  a  very  thin 
and  active  skin,  i.  e.,  the  blood  circulates  in  the 
skin  freely;  and  as  the  common  yellow  soaps 
contain  a  large  amount  of  alkali,  they  irritate 
these  delicately  organized  surfaces,  especially 
the  face,  so  much  so  that  a  very  unpleasant 
roughness  is  almost  always  present.     Persons  of 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  57 

this  class  will  find  a  great  satisfaction  in  tlio  use 
of  the  following  combination,  instead  of  the 
common  soaps  for  toilet  purposes: 

Pure  white  wax,  oil  of  sweet  almonds,  sperm- 
aceti, and  any  nice,  white  bar  soap,  of  each,  ^ 
ounce;  rose  water,  li  pints,  and  essence  of 
lavender,  6  ounces.  If  any  one  should  prefer  the 
flavor  of  camphor  to  that  of  lavender,  they  can 
substitute  camphor  spirits  for  the  essence  of 
lavender. 

Shave  the  soap  fine  and  put  it  into  a  suitable 
dish  to  set  inside  of  a  pan  of  hot  water,  and  put 
al)Out  h  pint  of  the  rose  water  with  the  soap  and 
set  it  where  the  heat  shall  dissolve  the  soap; 
then  add  the  oil,  wax  and  spermaceti,  stirring 
well;  then,  as  soon  as  the  wax  melts,  add  the 
balance  of  the  rose  water,  a  little  at  a  time,  and 
last,  the  lavender  or  camphor,  whichever  flavor 
suits  you  best;  or  alcohol  may  be  used,  if  no 
perfume  at  all  is  desired. 

Milk  of  Almonds  for  the  Complexion. — A  very 
nice  Cosmetic  is  prepared  with: 

Sweet  almond  meats,  or  pits,  4  pound;  nice 
white  or  curd  soaji,  \  ounce;  rose  water,  1  quart. 

Pour  boiling  water  over  the  almond  meats  for 
3  or  4  minutes,  then  pour  off  and  put  on  cold 
water  for  a  minute  or  two;  then   pour  off  again 


58  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

and  with  the  fingers  slip  off  the  skin  of  all  the 
meats,  now  rub  them  and  the  soaps  in  a  mortar 
or  bowl  to  a  fine  pulp,  for  10  or  15  minutes; 
then  begin  to  add  the  rose  water,  and  rub  to  a 
milky  appearance;  then  strain  and  bottle  for 
use.  To  be  applied  after  washing  by  means  of 
a  towel  or  cloth. 

Stick  Glue — Affords  a  very  convenient  means 
of  uniting  papers,  and  other  small  light  objects; 
it  is  made  by  dissolving  by  the  aid  of  heat,  pure 
glue,  as  parchment  glue,  or  gelatine,  with  about 
^  or  ^  of  its  weight  of  coarse  brown  sugar, 
in  as  small  quantity  of  boiling  water  as  possible; 
this,  when  perfectly  liquid,  should  be  cast 
into  thin  cakes  on  a  flat  surface  very  slightly 
oiled,  and  as  it  cools  cut  up  into  pieces  of  a  con- 
venient size.  When  required  for  use  one  end 
may  be  moistened  by  the  mouth,  and  is  then 
ready  to  be  rubbed  on  any  substances  it  may  be 
wished  to  join;  a  piece  kept  in  the  desk  or  work- 
box  is  exceedingly  convenient. 

Bronzing  Fluid — Red  aniline,  benzoic  acid, 
violet  aniline,  each,  grains  50;  alcohol,  ounces  2. 
Dissolve  the  aniline  in  the  alcohol,  in  a  bottle, 
by  the  aid  of  water  bath,  add  the  benzoic  acid, 
boil  in  the  water  bath  5  or  10  minutes,  until  the 
greenish  color  of  the  liciuid  has  changed  to  a 


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light  brownish  bronze.  This  is  applied  to  leather, 
metal,  wood  or  other  surfaces. 

Leather  Bronze — Tannin,  parts  5;  alcohol, 
parts  100;  goldbronze,  real,  enough.  Apply  this 
mixture  witli  a  sponge. 

Acid-Free  Shoe  Blacking— To  a  solution  of 
casein  in  soda  add  ivory  black,  glucose,  olive  oil 
and  oletate  of  iron.  A  little  soluble  blue  or 
Prussian  blue  dissolved  with  oxalic  acid 
improves  the  color. 

Dressing  for  Tan  Shoes — Bees- wax,  1  part; 
oil  of  turpentine,  4  parts. 

Elastic  Mucilage — Salicylic  acid,  1  drachm; 
soft  soap,  3  drachms;  glycerine,  20  drachms.  Dis- 
solve and  add  to  a  mucilage  composed  of  acacia, 
12  ounces;  water,  24  ounces. 

To  Clean  Marble  Counters — Brush  the  dust 
off  with  a  piece  of  chamois.  Then  apply  with  a 
brush  a  good  coat  of  gum  arable  about  the  con- 
sistency of  tliick  mucilage  and  exposse  it  to  the 
sun  or  wind  to  dry.  In  a  short  time  it  will  peel 
off.  If  all  the  gum  should  not  peel  off  wash  it 
with  clean  water  and  a  clean  cloth.  If  the  first 
application  does  not  have  the  desired  effect  it 
should  be  tried  again. 

Bedbug  Poison — Tobacco,  crude  naphthalin, 
each,  1  ounce;  oil  of  melissa,  enough;  benzine,  10 


60  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

ounces.  Extract  the  tobacco  by  macerating  for 
5  days  in  the  benzine  and  dissolve  the  other 
ingredients  iu  the  filtrate. 

Insecticide  for  Agriculturists—  The  following 
is  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  preparations 
known  for  killing  aphis,  mealy  bug,  cotton  blight 
and  other  insects:  Rub  1  pound  of  sulphurated 
potash  as  fine  as  possible,  and  mix  intimately 
with  4  pounds  of  soft  soap.  A  large  teaspoonful 
of  this  should  be  mixed  with  each  gallon  of  soft 
water,  and  the  plants  should  be  well  sprayed 
with  the  solution. 

Liquid  for  Destroying  Parasites  on  Plants — 
Boric  acid,  10  parts;  salicylic  acid,  5  parts; 
alcohol,  20  parts;  water,  200  parts.  Apply  by 
means  of  a  spray. 

Universal  Insecticide—  Dissolve  1  ounce  each 
of  the  oils  of  cedar  and  winter-green  in  2  pints 
deodorized  benzine.  This  is  claimed  to  resemble 
"Kern's  Insect  Annihilator"  in  all  respects,  and 
is  certain  death  to  cockroaches,  bedbugs,  fleas, 
and  other  insects. 

To  Keep  Earth  Worms  out  of  Flower  Pots — 
Pour  on  the  soil  a  warm  (80°-90^F.)  decoction 
of  quassia  wormwood  and  powdered  horse-chest- 
nuts. In  a  few  moments  every  worm  will  come 
to  the  surface  and  can  be  removed. 


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Spanish  Rat  Poison — Cantharides,  brown 
sugar,  inusk,  each  1  ounce;  oil  of  rhodium,  oil 
of  caraway,  each  4  drops;  mix  with  10  ounces 
ground  malt. 

Fertilizing  Mixture  for  Lawns — Nitrate  of 
sodium,  SO  parts;  superphosphate  of  calcium,100 
parts;  guano,  '200  parts,  gypsum,  120  parts. 

This  amount  is  sufficient  for  one  acre,  and 
should  be  applied  once  or  twice  a  year.  This 
yields  excellent  results. 

Chemical  Food  for  Plants— Sulphate  of  am- 
monium, 4  parts;  nitrate  of  potassium,  2  parts- 
sugar,  1  part. 

About  forty  or  fifty  grains  should  ])e  added  to 
1  gallon  of  water  and  applied  once  or  twice  a 
week. 

Preston  Salts — Takeof  sal-ammoniac  and  salts 
of  tartar,  of  each  about  two  ounces;  pound  up 
the  sal-ammoniac  into  small  bits,  and  mix  them 
gently  with  the  salts  of  tartar.  After  being  well 
mixed,  add  a  few  drops  of  oil  of  lavender,  suffi- 
cient to  scent,  and  also  a  little  musk;  stop  up  in 
a  glass  ))ottle,  and  when  required  for  use,  add^a 
few  drops  of  water,  or  spirits  of  hartshorn,  when 
you  will  immediately  have  strong  smelling  salts. 
The  musk,  being  expensive,  may  be  omitted;  it 
will  still  be  good.       Any  person  can  for   a  few 


02  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

cents  obtain  those  ingredients  at  any  druggist's, 
and  they  will  make  salts,  which  to  buy,  prepared, 
would  cost  at  least  tweuty-five  cents. 

Spruce  Beer  Powders — Powdered  white  sugar, 

3  ounces;  essence  of  spruce,  40  drops;  car- 
bonate of  soda,  5  drachms  and  a  scruple.  Mix,, 
and  divide  into  2  blue  papers.  Tartaric  acid, 
C)  drachms;  wrap  in  12  white  papers.  Mix  as 
ginger  beer  powders. 

Portable  Lemonade — Tartaric  or  citric  acid, 
1  ounce;  finely  powdered  lump-sugar,  ^  a  pound, 
essence  of  lemon,  20  drops.  Mix.  Two  or  3 
teaspoonsful  make  a  capital  glass  of  lemonade. 

Orangeade — Squeeze  out  the  juice  of  an  orange, 
pour  boiling  water  on  a  little  of  the  peel,  and 
cover  it  close.  Boil  water  and  sugar  to  a  thin 
syrup,  and  skim  it.  When  all  are  cold,  mix  the 
juice,  the  infusion,  and  the  syrup,  with  as  much 
more  water  as  will  make  a  rich  drink.  Strain 
through  a  jelly-bag,  and  ice. 

Ginger  Lemonade — Boil  12 J  pounds  of  lump 
sugar  for  20  minutes  in  10  gallons  of  water;  clear 
it  with  the  whites  of  6  eggs.  Bruise  i  pound  of 
common  ginger,  boil  with  the  liquor,  and  then 
pour  it  upon  10  lemons  pannl.  When  quite  cold 
put  it  in  a  cask,  with  2  tal^lespoonsful  of  yeast, 
the  lemons  sliced,  and  add  ^  ounce  of  isinglass. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  63 

Bung  up  the  cask  the  next  day.  It  will  be  ready 
to  bottle  in  three  weeks,  and  to  drink  in  another 
three  weeks. 

Raspberry  Vinegar — Put  1  [)ound()f  line  fruit 
into  a  l)owl,  pour  u[)ou  it  a  ([uart  of  the  best  white 
wine  vinegar,  next  day  strain  the  li(j[Uor  on  a 
pound  of  fresh  raspberries;  the  following  day  do 
the  same,  but  do  not  squeeze  the  fruit,  only  drain 
the  licpior  as  dry  as  you  can.  Bottle,  and  cork 
well,  then  cover  the  corks  with  bottle  cement. 

Yellow  Basilicon  is  composed  of  2  ounces  of 
yellow  wax,  T)  ounces  of  white  rosin,  and  7  ounces 
of  hog's  lard;  these  must  be  slowly  melted 
together,  and  stirred  constantly  with  a  stick,  till 
completely  mixed.  This  ointment  is  sometimes 
used  in  treating  scalds  and  burns;  also  for  dress- 
ing blisters,  when  it  is  washed  to  keep  up  a  dis- 
charge from  them  for  a  few  days.  This  is  a 
stimulating  ointment. 

Fly  Water — The  following  preparation,  with- 
out endangering  the  lives  of  children,  or  other 
incautious  persons,  is  not  less  fatal  to  flies  than 
a  solution  of  arsenic.  Dissolve  2  drachms  of  the 
extract  of  quassia  in  J  pint  of  boiling  water,  add 
a  little  sugar  or  syrup,  and  put  the  mixture  on 
plates. 

Camphor  Ceiate  for  Chapped  Hands — Take  IJ 


64  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

ounce  of  spermaceti,  h  ouuce  of  white  wax,  scrape 
them  into  an  earthen  vessel  or  pipkin  (an  earthen 
jam-pot  will  do),  add  G  drachms  of  pounded  cam- 
phor, and  pour  on  the  whole  4  tablespoonsful  of 
best  olive  oil;  let  it  stand  before  the  fire  till  it 
dissolves,  stirring  it  well  when  liquid.  Before 
you  wash  yovir  hands,  take  a  small  piece  of  the 
cerate,  and  rub  it  into  your  hands,  then  wash 
them  as  usual.  Putting  the  cerate  on  before 
going  to  bed  is  very  good. 

Put  up  in  wide-mouthed  bottles. 

Rose  Lip  Salve—  Eight  ounces  sweet  almond 
oil,  4  ounces  prepared  mutton  suet,  1^  ounce 
white  wax,  2  ounces  spermaceti,  20  drops  otto; 
steep  a  small  quantity  of  alkanet  root  in  the  oil, 
and  strain  before  using.  Melt  the  suet,  wax  and 
spermaceti  together,  then  add  the  chloric  oil  and 
otto. 

Fever-Sore  Ointment — Extract  of  tobacco  (kept 
by  druggists),  1  drachm;  alcohol,  1  ounce;  bees- 
wax, ^  ounce;  lard,  4i  ounces.  Dissolve  the 
extract  in  the  alcohol,  having  melted  the  bees- wax 
and  lard  together,  add  the  dissolved  extract  and 
continue  the  heat  to  evaporate  the  alcohol.  Stir 
till  cold. 

Pomade  Victoria — This  highly-praised  and 
excellent  pomade  is  made  in  the  following  way — 


\I"TIVK    SKCRKTS.  C)T) 

iiud  if  SO  iiiiuli',  will  l)i-  l(Miii(l  to  giv()a  bt'iiutiful 
gloss  ami  softness  to  the  hair: — Quarter  of  a 
pound  of  houcy  and  l  ounce  of  beos-wax  sim- 
mered together  for  a  few  minutes,  and  then  strain; 
and  of  oil  of  almonds,  lavender,  and  thyme,  \ 
drachm  each.  Be  sure  to  continue  stirring  till 
quite  cold,  or  the  honey  and  wax  will  separate. 

Linen  Scent  Bags,  No.  2 — Rose-leaves  dried 
in  the  shade,  or  at  about  four  feet  from  a  stove, 
1  pound;  cloves,  carraway  seeds  and  allspice,  of 
each,  1  ounce;  pound  in  mortar,  or  grind  in  a 
mill;  dried  salt,  \  pound.  Mix  all  these  together, 
and  put  the  compound  into  little  bags. 

Tooth  Powder,  No.  3 — One  ounce  powdered 
orris  root,  1  drachm  gum  camphor,  2  drachms 
powdered  myrrh,  h  ounces  prepared  chalk. 

Itch  Ointment — Take  2  ounces  flowers  of  sul- 
phur, 2  drachms  (each)  pulverized  white  helle- 
bore and  sal-tartar;  add  20  drops  oil  lemon. 
Mix  well  with  2  ounces  lard.     Box  and  label. 

Clean  Steel  and  Iron — Take  1  ounce  soft  soap 
and  2  ounces  emery;  make  into  a  paste,  then  rul) 
the  articles  for  cleaning  with  a  washed  leather 
and  it  will  give  a  brilliant  polish. 

Rhubarb  Wine — An  agreeable  and  healthful 
wine  is  made  from  the  expressed  juice  of  the 
irardeu  rhubarb. 


6fi  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

To  each  gallon  of  juice,  add  1  gallon  of  soft 
water,  in  which  7  pounds  of  brown  sugar  has 
been  dissolved;  fill  a  keg  or  barrel  with  this  pro- 
portion, leaving  the  bung  out,  and  keep  it  filled 
with  sweetened  water  as  it  works  over  until  clear; 
then  bung  down  or  bottle  as  you  desire. 

These  stalks  will  furnish  about  three-fourths 
their  weight  in  juice,  or  from  1,600  to  2,000  gal- 
lons of  wine  to  each  acre  of  well  cultivated 
plants.  Fill  the  barrels  and  let  them  stand 
until  spring,  and  bottle,  as  any  wine  will  be 
better  in  glass  or  stone. 

Blacking,  No.  3  —  Ivory  black,  1|  ounce; 
treacle,  1|  ounce;  sperm  oil,  3  drachms;  strong 
oil  of  vitriol,  3  drachms;  common  vinegar,  A-  pint. 
Mix  the  ivory  l^lack,  treacle  and  vinegar  together, 
then  mix  the  sperm  oil  and  oil  of  vitriol  sep- 
arately; and  add  them  to  the  other  mix- 
ture. 

Shampooing  Mixture,  No.  1 — For  five  cents 
per  quart. — Purified  carbonate  of  potash,  com- 
monly called  salts  of  tartar,  1  ounce;  rain  water, 
1  quart;  mix,  and  it  is  ready  for  use. 

Apply  a  little  of  it  to  the  head,  rubbing  and 
working  it  thoroughly;  then  rinse  out  with  clean 
soft  water,  and  dry  the  hair  well  with  a  coarse, 
dry  towel,  applying  a  little  oil  or  pomatum  to 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


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supply  the  natural  oil  which  has  been  saponified 
and  washed  out  by  the  operation  of  the  mixture. 
A  barber  will  make  at  least  five  dollars  out  of 
this  five  cents  worth  of  material. 

Shampooing  Mixture,  No,  2 — Aqua  ammonia, 
3  ounce,  salts  of  tartar,  \  ounce;  alcohol,  |  ounce; 
and  soft  water,  2^  j)ints,  and  flavoring  with 
bergauiot.  In  applying,  rub  the  head  until  the 
lather  goes  down,  then  wash  out. 

Vinegar,  No.  1 — Molasses,  1  quart;  yeast,  1 
pint;  warm  rain  water,  3  gallons.  Put  all  into 
a  jug  or  keg,  and  tie  a  piece  of  gauze  over  the 
bung  to  keep  out  flies  and  let  in  air.  In  hot 
weather  set  it  in  the  sun;  in  cold  weather  set  it  by 
the  stove  or  in  the  chimney  corner,  and  in  three 
weeks  you  will  have  good  vinegar. 

When  this  is  getting  low,  pour  out  some  for 
use,  and  fill  up  the  jug  in  the  same  proportion 
as  at  first,  and  you  will  never  have  trouble  for 
want  of  good  vinegar. 

Artificial  Skin — For  burns,  bruises,  abrai- 
sions,  etc.  Proof  against  water. — Take  gun 
cotton  and  Venice  turpentine,  equal  parts  of  each, 
and  dissolve  them  in  20  times  as  much  sulphuric 
ether,  dissolving  the  cotton  first,  then  adding 
the  turpentine;   keep  it  corked  tightly. 

The  object  of  the  turpentine  is  to  prevent  pres- 


08  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

sure  or  pinching  caused  by  evaporation  of  the 
ether  when  applied  to  a  bruised  surface.  Water 
does  not  affect  it,  hence  its  value  for  cracked  nip- 
ples, chapped  hands,  surface  bruises,  etc.,  etc. 

Cephalic  Snuff — Dried  asarbacca  leaves,  3 
parts ;  marjoram,  1  part ;  lavender  flowers,  1 
part;  rub  together  to  a  po^\'der. 

This  snuff  is  very  useful  in  relieving  a  cold  in 
the  head,  cleaning  the  nostrils  from  a  disagree- 
able accumulation  of  mucus,  and  also  relieving 
the  headache. 

Put  up  in  well-stopped  bottles. 

Extract  of  Sarsaparilla — Jamaicasarsaparilla, 
IG  ounces;  lukewarm  water  (100°  to  112°  F.) 
sufficient  to  cover  it.  Macerate  six  hours,  and 
strain.  Add  to  the  water  the  following  ingredi- 
ents, and  boil:  bruised  liquorice  root,  sassafras, 
guaiacum  raspings,  of  each,  2  ounces;  mezercum, 
I  ounce.  Let  it  cool,  stirring  occasionally,  and 
add  2  ounces  of  rectified  spirits  of  wine,  in  which 
a  few  drops  of  oil  of  sassafras  have  been  dis- 
solved. Good  for  humors,  etc.  Sells  for  $1 
per  quart. 

Put  u])  in  })int  or  quart  bottles. 

Brandreth's  Pills — Take  2  pounds  of  aloes,  1 
pound  of  gamboge,  4  ounces  of  extract  of  colo- 
cynth,  h  pound  of  castile  soap,  2  fluid  drachms 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  09 

of  oil  of  peppermint,  and  1  fluid  drachm  of  cin- 
namon.     Mix,  and  form  into  pills. 

Headache  Pills — 1^  drachms  castile  soap,  40 
grains  rhubarb,  20  drops  oil  of  juniper  and 
syrup  of  ginger  enough  to  form  '20  pills.  Take 
two  or  three  occasionally. 

Arrack  Punch  Extract  —  Pineapple  fruit  1, 
cut  into  small  cubes  and  extract  with  deodorized 
alcohol,  3  quarts;  arrack,  2  quarts;  filter  and 
add  sugar  10  pounds:  water,  enough  to  make 
10  quarts. 

Rum  Punch  Extract — Rum,  2  quarts  ;  mo- 
selle wine,  2  quarts;  orange  flower  water,  8 
ounces,  sugar,  10  pounds;  oil  lemon,  fresh,  8 
minims;  water,  enough  to  make  10  quarts. 

Tea  Punch  Extract — Arrack,  3  quarts;  rum, 
3  quarts;  sugar,  10  pounds;  essence  lemon,  J 
ounce;  citric  acid,  §  ounce;  infusion  tea  (1:10), 
1  pint;  water,  enough  to  make  10  quarts. 

To  Improve  Lemonade — An  ounce  and  a  half 
of  orange  II owe r  water  to  the  gallon  of  syrup  is 
found  to  be  a  great  improvement  to  lemonade, 
giving  more  bouquet  and  a  more  delicate  flavor, 

Erasive  Soap — 2  poun:ls  of  good  castile  soap; 
i-  pound  of  carbonate  of  potash  dissolved  in  h 
pint  hot  water.  Cut  the  soap  in  thin  slices,  boil 
the  soap  with  the  potash  until  it  is  thick  enough 


/U  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

to  mould  ill  cakes;  also,  add  alcohol,  h  ounce; 
camphor,  i  ounce ;  hartshorn,  -^  ounce;  color 
with  ^  ounce  pulverized  charcoal. 

Put  the  soap  np  in  small  cakes  with  a  nice 
wrapper  and  directions  for  using. 

Lemon  Syrup,  No.  2  —  Take  1  pound  of 
Havana  sugar,  boil  it  in  water  down  to  a  quart, 
drop  in  the  white  of  an  egg,  and  strain  it;  add 
4  of  an  ounce  of  tartaric  acid;  let  it  stand  two 
days;  shake  it  often.  Four  drops  of  oil  of  lemon 
will  much  improve  it. 

Almond  Bloom,  for  the  face. — Boil  1  ounce  of 
Brazil  dust  in  3  pints  of  distilled  water,  and 
strain;  add  G  drachms  of  isinglass,  2  drachms  of 
cochineal,  1  ounce  of  alum,  and  8  drachms  of 
borax;  boil  again,  and  strain  through  a  fine 
cloth. 

Vinegar,  No.  2. — Acetic  acid,  4  pounds; 
molasses,  1  gallon;  put  them  into  a  40  gallon 
cask,  and  fill  it  up  with  rain  water;  shake  it  up, 
and  let  stand  from  1  to  3  weeks,  and  the  result  is 
good  vinegar. 

If  this  does  not  make  it  as  sharp  as  you  like, 
add  a  little  more  molasses.  But  some  will 
object  to  this,  because  an  acid  is  used;  let  me  say 
to  such,  that  acetic  acid  is  concentrated  vinegar. 
Take  1  found,  or  1   pint,  or  any  other  quantity 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  71 

of  this  acid,  and  add  seven  times  as  much 
soft  water,  and  you  have  just  as  good  vinegar 
as  can  be  made  from  cider,  and  that  instantane- 
ously. 

Razor  Paste,  No.  2. — Emery,  reduced  to  an 
impalpable  ])o\vder,  two  parts;  spermaceti  oint- 
ment, 1  part;  mix  together,  and  rub  it  over 
the  strop. 

This  paste  can  be  put  up  in  small  wide- 
mouthed  bottles  for  sale,  so  as  to  be  convenient 
for  the  consumer. 

Label,  and  put  in  directions. 

Gold  Powder. — Powder  some  whiting,  and 
make  it  into  a  moist  paste  with  some  sal-volatile. 
Cover  over  the  gold  ornaments  and  surface  with 
a  soft  brush,  let  it  dry,  and  then  l)rush  it  off 
with  a  moderately  hard  brush. 

Stick  Glue,  No.  2.— Take  1  pound  of  the  best 
glue,  the  stronger  the  better,  boil  it  and  strain 
it  very  clear;  boil  also  4  ounces  of  isinglass,  put 
the  mixture  into  a  double  glue  pot,  add  half  a 
pound  of  brown  sugar,  and  boil  the  whole  until 
it  gets  thick;  then  pour  it  into  thin  plates  or 
moulds,  and  when  cold  you  may  cut  and  dry 
them  in  small  pieces  for  the  pocket.  The  glue 
is  used  by  merely  holding  it  over  steam,  or  wet- 
tinrr  it  with  the  mouth.     This  is  a  most  useful 


72  CAPTIVE    SECRETS 

and  convenient  article,  being  much  stronger  than 
common  glue.  It  is  sold  under  the  name  of 
Indian  glue,  but  is  much  less  expensive  in  mak- 
ing, and  is  applicable  to  all  kinds  of  small  frac- 
tures, etc.;  answers  well  on  the  hardest  woods, 
and  cements  china,  etc.,  though,  of  course,  it 
will  not  resist  the  action  of  hot  water.  For 
parchment,  and  paper,  in  lieu  of  gum  or  paste, 
it  will  ])e  found  eciually  convenient. 

Liquid  Glue,  No.  2. — Dissolve  1  part  of  pow- 
dered alum,  120  parts  of  water;  add  120  parts 
of  glue,  10  of  acetic  acid,  and  40  of  alcohol,  and 
digest.  Prepared  glue  is  made  by  dissolving 
common  glue  in  warm  w^ater,  and  then  adding 
acetic  acid  (strong  vinegar)  to  keep  it.  Dissolve 
1  pound  of  best  glue  in  1|  pints  of  water,  and 
add  1  pint  of  vinegar.     It  is  ready  for  use. 

Compound  Padophylin  Pill  For  the  Liver. — 
Padophylin,  h  drachm;  extract  of  leptandra 
(Culver's  physic),  1  drachm,  extract  of  hyoscia- 
mus,  f  drachm;  extract  rhubarb,  J  drachm; 
cayenne,  pulverized,  J  drachm.  Mix  thoroughly, 
using  a  little  gum  mucilage,  as  needed,  and  divide 
into  60  pills. 

Dose. — The  dose  will  be  from  1  to  3  pills,  at 
bed  time,  to  be  repeated  the  next  night  if  they 
have  not  operated.  This  pill  will  be  found  valu- 


t'AI'TIVE    SECRETS.  73 

able  in  all  liver  diflBculties,  constipation,  etc., 
and  as  a  general  cathartic.  Experience  has 
shown  that  tlie  article  of  leptandrin,  from  the 
manner  of  its  preparation,  does  not  possess  the 
properties  of  the  root  (leptandra),  hence,  the 
extract  has  been  substituted  in  its  place.  The 
hyosciamus  is  gently  laxative,  allays  pain, 
soothes  irritability,  and,  with  the  cayenne,  pre- 
vents griping,  etc.  In  chronic  constipation,  or 
liver  derangement,  1  pill  at  night,  continued 
until  the  bowels  have  become  regular,  is  a  very 
good  way  to  take  these  pills. 

Writing  on  Iron.  Steel,  &c. — Muriatic  acid,  1 
ounce;  nitric  acid,  },  ounce.  Mix,  when  it  is 
ready  for  use. 

Directions: — Cover  thepliice  you  wish  to  mark 
or  write  ujion,  with  melted  bees-wax;  when  cold, 
write  the  name  plain  with  a  file  point,  or  an  in- 
strument made  for  the  purpose,  carrying  it 
through  the  wax,  and  cleaning  the  wax  all  out 
of  the  letter;  then  apply  the  mixed  acids  with  a 
feather,  carefully  filling  each  letter;  let  it  remain 
from  1  to  10  minutes,  according  to  the  appear- 
ance desired;  then  put  on  some  water,  which 
dilutes  the  acids  and  stops  the  process.  Either 
of  the  acids,  alone,  would  cut  iron  or  steel,  but 
it  requires  the  mixture  to  take  hold  of  gold  or 


74  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

silver.  After  you  wash  off  the  acids  it  is  best  to 
apply  a  little  oil. 

ftueen  of  Hungary  Water — To  1^  pints  of 
spirits  of  wine  add  h  pint  of  pure  filtered  rain 
water,  1  teaspoonful  of  spirit  of  roses,  1  table- 
spoonful  each,  essence  of  lemon,  essence  of 
cloves  (1  teaspoonful  each,  musk;  orange,  berga- 
mot  may  be  added,  or  not,  at  pleasure),  1  table- 
spoonful  each,  spirits  of  rosemary  and  essence  of 
violets.  In  this  way  you  can  make  the  same 
quantity  for  one-tenth  what  it  retails  for  in  the 
shops. 

Brandy  Bitters — Add  to  3  gallons  brandy,  | 
pound  each,  orange  and  lemon  peel,4  ounces  cala- 
mus root,  2  pounds  sugar,!  ounce  camomile  flow- 
ers, |^  gallon  syrup,  2  gallons  water.  Digest  the 
whole  well  together  for  12  days.  Draw  off  care- 
fully and  ])ottle. 

Freckle  Ointment. — Dissolve,  in  ^  ounce  of 
lemon-juice,  1  ounce  of  venice  soap;  and  add  4 
ounce,  each,  of  oil  of  bitter  almonds  and 
deliquated  oil  of  tartar.  Place  this  mixture 
in  the  sun  till  it  acquires  the  consistency 
of  ointment.  When  in  this  state,  add  3 
drops  of  the  oil  of  rhodium,  and  keejj  it  for  use. 
Apply  it  to  the  face  and  hands  in  the  manner 
following:      Wash  the  parts  at  night  with  elder- 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  75 

flower  water,  then  anoint  w  itli  the  ointment.  In 
the  niornin}^,  cleanse  the  skin  from  its  oily  ad- 
liesion,  by  washing  it  eojiiously  in  rose-water. 

Permanent  Paste— Made  l)y  ac^iding  to  each 
half-pint  of  flour  paste,  without  alum,  IT) 
grains  of  corrosive  sublimate,  previously  rul)bed 
to  powder  in  a  mortar,  the  whole  to  be  well 
mixed;  this,  if  prevented  from  drying,  by  being 
kept  in  a  covered  pot,  remains  good  any  length 
of  time,  and  is  therefore  convenient;  but,  unfor- 
tunately, it  is  extremely  poisonous,  though  its 
excessively  nauseous  taste  would  prevent  its 
being  swallowed  accidentally;  it  possesses  the 
great  advantage  of  not  being  liable  to  the  attacks 
of  insects. 

Camphor  Balls,  to  Prevent  Chaps — Melt  3 
drachms  of  spermaceti,  4  drachms  of  white 
wax,  with  1  ounce  of  almond  oil,  and  stir  in  3 
drachms  of  camphor  (previously  powdered  by 
moistening  it  with  a  little  s])irits  of  wine);  pour 
small  quantities  into  small  gallipots,  so  as  to 
turn  out  in  the  form  of  cakes. 

Toilet  Soap — Take  a  wine-glassful  of  eau  de 
Cologne,  and  another  of  lemon- juice;  then  scrape 
2  cakes  of  brown  Windsor  soap  to  a  powder, and 
mix  well  in  a  mould.  When  hard,  it  will  be  an 
excellent  soap  for  whitening  the  hands. 


70  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

Marking-Ink,  without  Preparation — There 
are  several  recipes  for  this,  ink,  bat  the  following 
is  rapidly  superceding  all  the  others: — Dissolve, 
separately,  1  ounce  of  nitrate  of  silver,  and  li 
ounces  of  sub-carbonate  soda  (best  washing  soda) 
in  distilled  or  rain  water.  Mix  the  solutions 
and  collect  and  wash  the  precipitate  in  a  filter; 
whilst  still  moist,  rub  it  up  in  a  marble  or  wedge- 
wood  mortar  with  3  drachms  of  tartaric  acid; 
add  2  ounces  distilled  water,  mix  6  drachms  of 
white  sugar,  and  10  di'achms  of  powdered  gum 
arable,  h  ounce  of  archil  and  water  to  make  up 
6  ounces  in  measure. 

Bayberry  or  Myrtle  Soap — Dissolve  24  pounds 
of  white  potash  in  5  quarts  of  water;  then  mix 
it  with  10  pounds  of  myrtle  wax,  or  bayberry 
tallow.  Boil  the  whole  over  a  slow  fire  till  it 
turns  to  soap,  then  add  a  teacup  of  cold  water; 
let  it  boil  10  minutes  longer;  at  the  end  of  that 
time,  turn  it  into  tin  moulds,  or  pans,  and  let 
them  remain  a  week  or  10  days  to  dry;  then  turn 
them  out  of  the  moulds.  If  you  wish  to  have  the 
soap  scented,  stir  into  it  an  essential  oil  that  has 
an  agreeable  smell,  just  before  you  turn  it  into 
the  moulds.  This  kind  of  soap  is  excellent  for 
shaving,  and  for  chapped  hands;  it  is  also  good 
for  eruptions  on  the  face.     It  will  be  fit  for  use 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  77 

in  the  course  of  3  or  4  weeks  after  it  is  made, 
but  it  is  hotter  for  being  kept  10  or  12  months. 

Circassian  Cream — One  i)iut  of  olive  oil, 8  ounces 
white  wax,  2  ounces  spermaceti,  J  ounce  of  alka- 
net  root.  Digest  the  oil  with  the  alkanet  till 
sufficiently  colored;  strain;  melt  the  wax  and 
spermacetic  with  the  oil,  and  when  sufficiently 
cool,  add  2i  drachms  oil  of  lavender  and  1 
drachm  of  essence  of  ambergris. 

Phosphorus  Paste  for  the  Destruction  of  Rats 
and  Mice — Take  of  phosphorus,  8  parts;  liquify 
it  in  ISO  parts  of  luke-warm  water,  pour  the 
whole  into  a  mortar,  and  add  immediately  180 
l)arts  of  rye  meal;  when  cold,  mix  in  180  parts 
of  butter,  melted,  and  125  parts  of  sugar.  If 
the  phosphorus  is  in  a  finely-divided  state,  the 
ingredients  may  be  all  mixed  at  once,  without 
melting  them.  This  mixture  will  retain  its  effi- 
cacy for  many  years,  for  the  phosphorus  is  pre- 
served by  the  l^utter,  and  only  becomes  oxydized 
on  the  surface.  Rats  and  mice  eat  this  mixture 
with  avidity,  after  which  they  swell  out  and 
soon  die.  This  recipe  was  directed  to  be  used 
in  place  of  arsenic  by  the  Prussian  government. 

Marine  Glue — Dissolve  4  parts  of  india-rub- 
ber in  84  }iarts  of  coal  tar  naphtha — aiding  the 
solution  with  heat  and  agitation.     The  solution 


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is  then  thick  as  cream,  ami  it  should  be  added 
to  64  parts  of  powdered  shellac,  which  must  be 
heated  in  the  mixture  till  all  is  dissolved.  While 
the  mixture  is  hot  it  is  poured  on  plates  of 
metal,  in  sheets  like  leather.  It  can  be  kept  in 
that  state,  and  when  it  is  required  to  be  used,  it 
is  put  into  a  pot  and  heated  till  it  is  soft,  and 
then  applied  with  a  brush  to  the  surfaces  to  be 
joined.  Two  pieces  of  wood  joined  with  this 
cement  can  scarcely  be  sundered. 

Grafting  Wax — Five  parts  of  rosin,  1  part  of 
bees-waXj  1  part  of  tallow.  Melt  these  in  a  skil- 
let, tin  cup  or  any  metal  vessel,  the  skillet  being 
preferable,  as  it  can  be  handled  better,  and  the 
wax  keeps  warm  longer  in  it.  Melt  these  over 
the  fire  and  mix  together  well.  When  the  scions 
are  set — say  as  many  as  20  or  30,  or  as  few  as  is 
wished — have  the  mixture  ready  and  apply  it 
warm  with  a  small  wooden  paddle.  See  that 
every  part  is  covered  and  the  air  completely 
excluded.     It  requires  no  bandage. 

Tracing  Paper — In  order  to  prepare  a  beau 
tiful,  transparent,  colorless  paper,  it  is  best  to 
employ  the  varnish  formed  with  Demarara  rosin 
in  the  following  way:  The  sheets  intended  for 
this  purpose  are  laid  flat  on  each  other  and  the 
varnish    spread   over   the    uppermost  sheet  by 


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means  of  a  brush,  until  the  paper  appears  per- 
fectly colorless,  without,  however,  the  liquid 
therein  being  visible.  The  first  sheet  is  then 
removed,  hung  up  for  drying,  and  the  second 
treated  in  the  same  manner.  After  being  dried 
this  paper  is  capable  of  being  written  on,  either 
with  chalk  or  pencil  or  steel  pens.  It  preserves 
its  colorless  transparency  without  becoming  yel- 
low, as  is  frequently  the  case  with  that  prepared 
in  any  other  nay. 

Iron  Cement— Mix  from  4  to  5  parts  of  dry 
clay,  2  parts  of  iron  filings,  1  part  oxide  of  man- 
ganese, I  part  of  salt  and  i  part  of  borax;  when 
the  cement  is  wanted  for  use  this  mixture  is 
made  with  water  into  a  paste,  which  is  applied 
immediately  to  the  pieces  to  be  joined.  It  is 
then  allowed  to  dry  gradually,  and  is  subse- 
quently heated  to  whiteness.  After  this  the 
cement  will  resist  water  and,  of  course,  heat. 

Put  the  dry  cement  up  in  boxes  or  bottles, 
with  directions  and  lalK'l. 

Liquid  Glue,  Very  Strong— Three  i)arts  of  glue 
soaked  in  8  parts  of  cold  water  for  several  hours 
until  the  glue  is  soft.  Then  add  J  part  of 
muriatic  acid  and  f  part  of  suli)hate  of  zinc; 
heat  the  mixture  to  185°  Fahr.  for  10  or  12 
hours.     The  mixture  remains  liquid  after  cool- 


80  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

iug,  aud  is  very  useful  for  sticking  wood,  crock- 
ery and  glass  together. 

Cold  Creams  for  Irritation  of  the  Skin.  Chaps, 
Cracks,  etc. — Neat's-foot  oil  or  almond  oil,  ^ 
pound;  spermaceti,  3  ounces;  white  wax,  J  ounce; 
rose  or  orange- flower  water,  ^  pint;  essence  of 
bergamot,  ^  ounce. 

Put  the  oil,  spermaceti  aud  wax  into  a  tin 
basin  to  melt  that  will  set  in  one  of  larger 
dimensions  containing  water,  like  a  glue  kettle, 
or  otherwise  place  the  basin  on  a  stove  drum  or 
in  a  stove  oven,  having  only  sufficient  heat  to 
melt  the  ingredients  without  burning  them. 
When  melted  beat  the  mass  with  a  clean,  flat 
wooden  spatula  until  of  a  uniform  appearance; 
then  add  the  perfumes  aud  beat  again  to  a  uni- 
form mass.  Sweet  oil,  or  nice  white  lard  from 
a  young  hog,  might  be  substituted  for  the  neat's- 
foot  oil  or  almond  oil  with  very  good  satisfaction. 

Another — Almond  oil,  f  ounce;  glycerine,  \ 
ounce;  spermaceti  and  powdered  camphor,  of 
each  1  drachm;  oil  of  rose,  3  or  4  drops. 

Melt  the  spermaceti  in  the  oil,  and  add  the 
camphor  and  glycerine.  Put  into  a  wide- 
mouthed  bottle  that  will  admit  the  finger,  in 
which  you  have  dropped  the  oil  of  rose.  Keep 
corked  for  use,  as  No.  1.     Glycerine  has  proved 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  81 

a  very  valuable  addition  to  preparations  for  the 
skin,  as  it  keeps  the  surface  soft  and  pliable,  as 
well  as  to  promote  a  healthy  action  of  the  skiu. 

Chapped  Hands  or  Lips,  Ointment  for — Sweet 
oil,  3  ounces;  spermaceti,  4  ounces;  pulverized 
camphor,  1  ounce. 

Mix  together  in  a  clean  earthen  vessel  l^y  gen- 
tle heat,  and  apply  by  warming  a  little  night 
and  morning.  Butter  just  churned  and  unsalted 
may  be  substituted  for  the  sweet  oil — same 
quantity. 

Black  Reviver  for  Black  Cloth — Bruised  galls, 

1  pound;  logwood,  2  pounds;  green  vitriol,  |- 
pound;  water,  5  quarts.  Boil  for  2  hours  and 
strain.     Used  to  restore  the  color  of  black  cloth. 

Pastils  for  Burning  —  Cascarilla  bark,  8 
drachms;  gum  benzoin,  4  drachms;  yellow  San- 
ders, 2  drachms;    styrax,  2  drachms;   olil)anum, 

2  drachms;  charcoal,  6  ounces;  nitre,  H  drachms; 
mucilage  of  tragacanth,  sufficient  quantity. 
Reduce  the  substance  to  a  powder  and  form  into 
a  paste  with  the  mucilage,  and  divide  into  small 
cones;  then  put  them  into  an  oven  until  quite  dry. 

Turkish  Cement  for  Water  Pipes,  etc.  — 
Fresh  hydraulic  lime  (water  lime),  any  quantity, 
according  to  the  work  to  be  done,  and  half  as 
much   pounded   brick    or   pounded  tile   finely 


82  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

sifted  (by  measure),  and  chopped  tow  to  make 
it  like  our  common  hair  mortar.  Mix  dry  as 
wanted  for  use;  then  wet  up  with  linseed  oil  (if 
it  is  boiled  it  will  dry  quicker)  to  the  consistence 
of  common  mortar. 

They  use  common  earthenware  pipes  with 
socket-joints  to  carry  water  from  springs  to  res- 
ervoirs, and  use  this  cement  for  the  joints.  It 
makes  them  water-tight. 

Quinine  Tooth  Powder — Rose  pink,  2  drachms; 
12  drachms  precipitated  chalk;  1  drachm  car- 
bonate of  magnesia,  6  grains  sulphate  of  qui- 
nine; all  to  be  finely  powdered  and  mixed.  Put 
up  nicely  in  round  or  oval  wooden  boxes. 

Davy's  Corn  Solvent — Powder  fine  2  ounces 
potash,  1  ounce  salts  of  sorrel;  mix  well  together 
and  lay  a  small  quantity  on  the  corn  for  four  or 
five  successive  nights,  binding  it  on  with  a 
rag. 

White  Varnish — Take  1  quart  of  alcohol,  and 
add  to  it  2  ounces  gum  mastic,  4  ounces  Canada 
balsam,  and  8  ounces  of  sandarac.  It  is  a  white 
drying  varnish,  capable  of  being  polished  when 
hard.  A  good  varnish  for  objects  of  the  toilet, 
such  as  work  boxes,  card  cases,  &c.,  is  made  as 
follows:  6  ounces  sandarac,  4  ounces  genuine 
elemi,   1   ounce   anime,  i   ounce  of  gum  cam- 


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83 


phor;  melt  all  slowly  in  1  quart  of  rectified 
spirits. 

Salt  of  Lemons — Mix  4  ounces  of  salt  of  sorrel 
in  very  line  powder,  with  like  quantity  of  cream 
of  tartar.  This  is  the  salt  sold  in  the  shops.  It 
is  recommended  for  removing  iron  molds  or  ink 
spots. 

Jessamine  Butter — Take  hog's  lard  melted,  and 
well  washed  in  pure  water;  then  lay  it  an  inch 
thick  in  a  dish  and  strew  over  with  jessamine 
flowers;  it  will  imbibe  the  scent,  and  make  a  very 
fragrant  pomatum;  put  up  in  glass  pots. 

Almond  Paste — Blanch  2  pounds  of  sweet 
almonds,  1  pound  of  bitter  almonds,  and  beat 
them  to  powder  in  a  mortar  with  2  pounds  of  loaf 
sugar;  beat  into  a  paste  with  orange  flower  water. 
Used  instead  of  soap  for  washing  the  hands;  it 
imparts  a  pleasant  scent. 

Godfrey's  Cordial — Dissolve  2|  drachms  of  sal 
tartar  in  34  pints  of  water,  to  which  add  1  pint 
of  thick  sugar-house  molasses  and  afterwards  3 
ounces  laudanum.  Dissolve  i  drachm  oil  sassa- 
fras in  4  ounces  alcohol,  and  add  to  the  above; 
shake  well  and  it  is  ready  for  use;  bottle  in  small 
long  bottles,  cone  shajDed. 

Dick's  Eye  "Water — To  10  grains  of  sulphate 
of  1?inc.  add  20  grains  sugar  of  lead  and   1  pint 


84  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

rose  water;  dissolve  each  separately  and  mix; 
pour  off  the  clear  liquor  and  bottle  in  panel 
vials. 

Gold  Ink — Grind  upon  a  porphyry  slab,  with 
a  muller,  gold  leaves  along  with  white  honey,  till 
they  are  reduced  to  the  finest  jwssible  division. 
Tlie  paste  is  then  collected  upon  the  edge  of  a 
knife,  put  into  a  large  glass  and  diffused  through 
water.  The  gold  by  gravity  soon  falls  to  the 
bottom,  while  the  honey  dissolves  in  the  water, 
which  must  be  decanted  off.  The  sediment  is  to 
be  repeatedly  washed  until  entirely  freed  from 
the  honey.  The  powder  when  dried  is  very  brilli- 
ant, and  when  to  be  used  as  an  ink,  may  be  mixed 
up  with  a  little  gum  water.  After  the  writing 
becomes  dry  it  should  be  burnished. 

The  novelty  of  this  ink  will  make  it  sell,  from 
which  ypu  can  derive  a  large  percmtage. 

Rhubarb  Pills — Make  into  a  stiff  paste,  1  ounce 
ground  turkey  rhubarb,  2  drachms  of  sulphate 
of  quinine,  2  drachms  of  extract  of  sarsaparilla. 
First  put  the  sarsaparilla  into  a  cup  with  5  or  6 
teaspoonsful  of  cold  water;  l(^t  it  stand  till  dis- 
solved, then  add  the  other  ingredients.  It  is 
then  ready  to  make  into  pills  with  the  use  of  a 
little  flour.  The  whole  costs  but  a  trifle,  and  is 
enough  to  make  nearly  two  hundred  pills.  Tliis 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  OiJ 

is  a  good  remedy  for  indigestion.  Dose:  Two 
pills  every  other  night. 

Medicated  Prunes — Take  \  ounce  of  senna 
and  manna,  mix  thoroughly,  and  pour  on  it  a 
pint  of  boiling  water  and  let  it  infuse  for  1  hour, 
tightly  covered.  When  the  infusion  is  strong 
enough,  strain  and  stir  in  a  gill  of  West  India 
molasses;  add  about  h  pound  of  prunes,  cover 
tight,  and  stew  until  you  find  the  stones  of  the 
prunes  loose;  do  not  stew  too  long,  as  they 
Ixjcome  insipid;  pick  out  the  stones  and  place 
on  a  dish  to  cool.  They  may  be  given  to  chil- 
dren without  any  perceptible  taste  of  the  senna 
and  niiiniia. 

Wilson's  Eye  Water — Take  1  drachm  of  sul- 
phate of  zinc,  3  drachms  of  spirits  of  camphor, 
4  ounces  of  distilled  water,  hot,  and  8  ounces 
rose  water.  Pour  the  boiling  water  upon  the 
zinc  and  camphorated  spirits  in  a  closed  vessel' 
and  when  cold,  strain,  and  then  add  the  rose 
water.  It  is  especially  adapted  to  relieve  pain 
and  weakness  incident  to  the  eyes  of  elderly 
people,  when  dei)ending  on  debility  of  the 
optic  nerves.  Wash  the  eyes  night  and  morn- 
ing. 

To  Extract  the  Perfume  of  Flowers — Procure 
a  quantity  of  the  jx'tuls  of  any  flower  which  has 


00  CAPTIVE   SECRETS. 

an  agreeable  flavor,  card  thin  layers  of  cotton, 
which  diji  into  the  finest  Florence  oil;  sprinkle 
a  small  quantity  of  fine  salt  on  the  flowers,  and 
place  layers  of  cotton  and  flowers  alternately, 
until  an  earthen  or  wide  mouthed  vessel  is  quite 
full.  Tie  a  bladder  over  the  top  and  leave  the 
vessel  for  fifteen  days  exposed  to  the  heat  of  the 
sun.  When  opened,  a  fragrant  oil  may  be 
squeezed  away  from  the  whole  mass,  little  infe- 
rior (if  roses  are  made  use  of)  to  the  dear  and 
highly  valued  otto,  or  odour  of  roses. 

Cement  for  Mending  Boots  and  Shoes — Take 
chloroform,  as  much  as  you  choose,  and  put 
small  bits  of  pure  gutta-percha  into  it  to  dis- 
solve to  the  consistence  of  honey. 

It  is  well  to  do  this  in  a  bottle  to  prevent 
evaporation.  Upon  fine  boots,  or  shoes,  of 
pliable  and  soft  leather,  small  patches  may  be 
put  that  will  give  very  good  satisfaction.  First 
prepare  the  patch  by  paring  the  edges  very 
nicely;  then  scrape  it  and  the  place  to  which 
it  is  to  be  applied,  to  remove  dirt  and  grease, 
then  apply  the  cement  to  each  surface,  thor- 
oughly, then  heat  the  surfaces  to  soften  the 
cement  and  then  put  on  the  patch  and  press  it 
firmly  to  the  boot  or  shoe  for  a  moment,  until  it 
sets.      If   neatly  done  it  will  hardly  show  at  all; 


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and  it  will  remain  permanent  unless  it  is  held 
too  close  to  the  fire. 

Blacking  without  Friction — Two  2  ounces  of 
gum  arable,  add  1  ounce  ivory  black,  and  1 
ounce  sugar;  water  enough  to  make  it  easily 
applied  with  a  sponge.  Dissolve  the  sugar  and 
gum  and  grind  the  black  on  a  slab  with  it. 
This  is  a  labor-saving  article,  as  it  requires  no 
friction. 

French  Mustard — Take  a  sufficient  quantity 
of  green  tarragon  leaves  (pick  from  the  stalks), 
put  into  a  wide  mouth  glass  jar  till  it  is  half 
full;  pressing  down  hard.  Then  fill  up  the  jar 
with  the  best  cider  vinegar,  and  cork  up  tight. 
Let  it  infuse  a  week  or  two.  Remove  all  the 
tarragon  by  pouring  off  the  vinegar  into  another 
vessel.  Then  put  fresh  leaves  of  the  plant  into 
the  jar  and  pour  back  the  same  vinegar,  and 
either  cork  or  cover  up  tight  again;  let  the  last 
tarragon  remain  in  the  jar;  in  about  two  weeks 
the  vinegar  will  be  sufficiently  flavored  with  the 
tarragon  to  use  it  for  French  Mustard  or  other 
purpose.  Mince  as  fine  as  possible  not  more 
than  one  clove  of  garlic;  mix  it  into  4  ounces 
of  the  best  mustard  powder  in  a  deep  pan. 
Take  a  gill  of  the  tarragon  vinegar  (strained 
from  the  leaves)  and  mix  it  with  equal  quantity 


88  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

of  salad  oil;  moisten  the  mustard  powder  gradu- 
ally, using  a  wooden  spoon,  till  you  get  it  a  lit- 
tle thicker  than  the  usual  consistency  of  made 
mustard.  Put  it  into  small  clean  white  jars  and 
coik  closely.  If  you  find  the  above  makes  too 
thin,  you  need  not  use  the  whole  of  the  liquid; 
if  too  thick,  dilute  with  more  oil  and  vinegar. 
Tarragon  vinegar  is  good  with  boiled  cabbage 
or  greens.  The  leaves  of  the  second  infusion 
should  be  kept  in  the  jar,  pouring  off  from 
them  as  wanted. 

Home-made  Cider — To  1  pound  of  sugar,  add 
h  ounce  of  tartaric  acid,  and  2  tablespoons- 
ful  of  good  yeast.  Dissolve  the  sugar  in  1 
quart  of  warm  water;  put  all  in  a  gallon  jug; 
shake  it  well,  fill  the  jug  with  pure  cold  water, 
let  it  stand  uncorked  12  hours,  and  it  is  fit  for 
use. 

You  can  treat  your  friends  to  cider  that  they 
cannot  distinguish  from  that  made  from  apples. 

Extract  of  Blackberries — Fill  a  quart  bottle 
half  full  of  ripe  berries;  add  to  it  a  teaspoonful 
of  whole  allspice,  and  a  tew  cloves;  fill  the  bot- 
tle with  the  best  whisky.  In  a  month's  time  it 
will  be  fit  for  use. 

Artificial  Coral — Take  4  pounds  of  yellow 
rosin  and  1  pound  of  vermillion;  melt  together; 


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dip  twigs,  cinders,  or  stones  in  this  mixture  and 
it  will  give  them  the  appearance  of  coral,  and 
are  applicable  to  rockworli,  grotto,  or  any  fancy 
work  as  a  substitute  for  that  costly  article. 

Camphor  Ice — Melt  together  1  ounce  sperma- 
ceti, (j  ounces  oil  sweet  almonds,  and  2  ounces 
camphor.  Put  up  in  inch  square  cakes  and 
wrap  with  tin  foil;  one  dozen  of  cakes  in  a  paper 
box.     These  squares  retail  for  25  cents. 

Liquid  Blue— Take  J  pound  Spanish  indigo, 
8  pounds  sulphuric  acid  and  1  pound  rain- 
water; stand  the  indigo  and  acid  together  in  a 
stone  vessel,  in  boiling  water,  till  the  indigo  is 
dissolved,  then  add  the  water.  Sold  in  all 
grocery  stores  in  4  ounce  bottles  at  a  fair 
profit. 

Bed  Bug  Poison — Take  1  pint  of  alcohol,  2 
ounces  sal  annnoniac,  1  pint  spirits  turpentine,  2 
ounces  corrosive  sublimate  and  2  ounces  gum 
camphor;  dissolve  the  camphor  in  the  alcohol, 
then  pulverize  the  corrosive  sublimate  and  sal 
ammoniac  and  add  to  it,  after  which  put  in 
the  spirits  of  turpentine,  and  shake  well  to- 
gether. 

Blackberry  Brandy — To  1  quart  of  strained 
blackl)erry  juice,  add  1  pound  white  sugar,  1 
teaspoouful    powdered    allspice,    ditto     ground 


90  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

cloves.  Boil  a  few  minutes,  then  remove  from 
the  fire,  and  add  ^  pint  fourth  proof  brandy 
or  good  Monongehela  whisky.  Bottle  and  cork 
close.  It  is  fit  for  immediate  use.  On  no 
account  use  inferior  brandy. 

The  above  preparation  of  blackberries  is  con- 
sidered extremely  beneficial  in  diarrhoea  and 
other  summer  complaints. 

Sweet  Smelling  Extract — Add  to  5  pints  alco- 
hol, 3  drachms  oil  bergamot,  2  drachms  oil 
lemon,  1  drachm  oil  rosemary,  15  drops  oil  of 
cinnamon,  7  drops  oil  cloves,  1  drop  bitter 
almond,  5  drops  oil  orange,  and  15  drops  essence 
musk.  It  makes  a  splendid  perfume  for  the 
handkerchief. 

La  Belle  White — Reduce  to  an  impalpable 
powder  1  pound  French  chalk,  1  pound  calcined 
magnesia,  and  1  pound  white  starch;  mix  thor- 
oughly. Apply  with  soft  flannel,  and  this  will 
not  only  be  found  a  harmless  preparation,  but 
a  very  pleasant  addition  to  the  toilet,  and  will 
be  a  favorite  with  the  ladies. 

Bloom  of  Roses — Get  a  paper  of  Chinese  ver- 
million,  dissolve  suflficient  gum  tragacanth  in 
hot  water  to  make  a  paste  with  the  vermillion, 
and  add  half  a  teaspoonful  of  sweet  oil;  mix 
again,  making  the  mass   into  a  stiff    paste,  then 


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put  it  into  a  close  pot  or  cup,  and  dry  it  by  a 
slow  heat.  When  used  apply  with  a  flannel. 
There  are  more  elaborate  preparations,  but  this 
is  in  every  respect  equal  to  the  best,  and  gives 
satisfaction  to  the  consumer,  and  is  cheaper  to 
manufacture. 

Soldering  Solution — Two  ounces  muriatic 
acid,  in  which  as  much  zinc  is  dissolved  as  it 
will  hold,  to  which  add  h  ounce  sal  ammoniac. 
Clean  the  metal  well,  and  the  solder  will  run 
and  adhere  to  any  part  of  the  metal  to  which 
the  solution  is  applied.  It  will  also  solder  brass 
and  steel  together. 

This  recipe  is  highly  recommended  for  mak- 
ing a  most  excellent  soldering  fluid. 

Jujube  Paste — Take  5  pounds  sugar,  6 
pounds  gum  arabic,  dissolve  each  in  1  gallon  of 
water;  mix  the  two  solutions  and  evaporate 
slowly  to  a  thick  syrup.  Flavor  with  essence  of 
lemon  or  any  other  you  wish.  Pour  the  syrup 
into  pans  and  evaporate  to  a  proper  consistency 
at  a  moderate  heat. 

An  Excellent  Horse  Liniment — Take  1  pint 
alcohol,  4  ounce  castile  soap,  \  ounce  gum  cam- 
phor, 4  ounce  of  sal  ammoniac.  When  these 
are  dissolved,  add  1  ounce  laudanum;  1  ounce 
oil  origanum,  |  ounce   sassafras,  and    2    ounces 


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spirits  of  hartshorn.  Bathe  freely.  Excellent  for 
strains,  bruises,  sprains,  windgalls,  etc. 

Scalds  and  Burns — Lotions  to  remove  pain  and 
aid  in  healing. — Carbolic  acid  crystals,!  drachm; 
oil  of  pennyroyal  and  spirits  of  turpentine,  of 
each,  2  ounces;  water,  f  pint. 

After  mixing  the  above,  a  cloth  saturated  in 
the  lotion  should  be  placed  over  the  burnt  sur- 
face, and  kept  constantly  wet,  without  removal. 
It  is  also  advisable  to  place  over  this  some  cot- 
ton batting,  to  exclude  the  air  more  effectually. 
The  carbolic  acid  gives  instant  relief  in  scalds 
and  burns. 

Hoarhound  Candy — Take  the  herb  hoarhound, 
as  green  and  fresh  as  possible,  and  boil  it  in  a 
very  small  quantity  of  water  until  all  the  juice 
is  extracted.  Then  squeeze  it  through  a  cloth, 
and  give  the  liquor  another  boil,  stirring  in 
gradually  enough  sugar  to  make  it  thick  and 
stiff.  Afterwards,  sift  sugar  over  a  shallow  tin 
pan,  fill  it  with  the  paste  and  leave  it  to  congeal, 
scoring  it  with  a  knife,  in  squares  or  sticks, 
before  quite  hard.  Any  herb  candy  may  be 
made  in  the  same  manner. 

Fever  and  Ague  Mixture— Mix  2  ounces  Peru- 
vian bark,  20  grains  of  sal-tartar  or  salt  of  worm- 
wood, 12  drachms  snake  root,  8  ounces  alcohol, 


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8  ounces  water.  Digest  for  24  hours,  shaking 
occasionally.  Dose,  from  a  tablespoouful  to  a 
wiucglassful  3  times  a  day. 

Cinnamon  Lozenges — Take  4  pounds  pulver- 
ized sugar,  12  grains  drop  lake,  40  grains  gam- 
Ijoge,  00  drops  oil  cinnamon.  Make  into  loz- 
enges with  mucilage  tragacanth,  by  rolling  out 
very  thin,  and  when  dry  cut  into  whatever  shape 
you  wish. 

Instantaneous  Toothache  Cure — Dissolve  1 
ounce  gum  mastic  in  1  ounce  ether.  This  will 
produce  a  yellow  oily  substance;  which  is  to  be 
kept  in  a  well  stoppered  bottle.  Saturate  a 
small  piece  of  cotton,  the  size  you  wish,  and  fill 
the  cavity.  The  ether  e  eporates  while  the 
rosin  remains  protecting  the  teeth  from  the 
action  of  air  and  food.  This  is  siAd  in  small 
bottles  as  magic  toothache  drops. 

Blood  Purifier — Take  8  ounces  each,  white 
sugar,  rice  and  starch,  (')  ounces  ground  sarsa- 
parilla,  4  ounces  ground  senna.  Pulverize  each 
separate  as  fine  as  possible,  then  mix  them  well. 
Dose:  A  tablespoouful  three  times  a  day.  It  is 
recommended  as  a  valuable  blood  purifier. 

Transparent  Soap — Cut  into  thin  shavings  "a 
good  article  of  palm  soap,  and  add  to  it  enough 
spirits  of  wine  to  cover    it;    place   near  the  fire 


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until  the  soap  is  melted.  Perfume  as  you  choose. 
Then  pour  iuto  moulds  to  cool  and  the  prepara- 
tion gives  you  a  transparent  soap  which  is 
capable  to  make  a  heavy  lather  either  for  shav- 
ing or  toilet  purposes. 

Q,uince  Syrup — Grate  quinces,  pass  the  pulp 
through  a  sieve  and  set  near  the  fire  for  the 
juice  to  settle  and  clarify;  strain  and  add  1 
pound  sugar  (boiled  down)  to  every  4  ounces  of 
juice;  remove  from  the  fire  and  when  cold  bottle 
for  use  or  sale.  A  tablespoonful  of  this  syrup 
will  flavor  a  pint  of  water. 

Honey  Wine — Put  in  a  40  gallon  cask  20 
pounds  honey  and  12  gallons  cider;  let  ferment. 
Then  add  ^  gallon  rum,  |  gallon  brandy,  6 
ounces  red  or  white  tartar  dissolved,  4  ounce 
each,  almonds  and  cloves.  Mix  well  together; 
let  stand  24  hours,  then  bottle. 

Venice  Turpentine — Take  1  quart  of  spirits 
of  turpentine  and  ^  pound  rosin.  Dissolve  at  a 
gentle  heat.     When  cool  it  will  be  fit  for  use. 

Tincture  of  Allspice — Infuse  for  2  weeks  4 
ounces  ground  allspice  in  2  quarts  alcohol; 
filter. 

Tincture  of  Cloves — Infuse  for  2  weeks  2 
ounces  ground  cloves  in  1  quart  alcohol;  filter. 

Blackberry  Cordial — To    1    gallon   of  black- 


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berry  juicT  add  t  poundH  wbiti!  Hiij^ar;  boil  aud 
skim  off,  then  add  1  ouuce  cIovch,  1  ounce  of 
cinnamon,  10  grated  mitnu'gs,  and  boil  down 
till  quite  rich;  then  let  it  cool  and  settle,  after- 
wards drain  off,  and  add  1  pint  of  good  brandy 
or  whiskey.     Put  u])  in  pint  bottles. 

Blackberry  Syrup — Take  2  pounds  of  the 
smaller  blackberry  roots  and  2  gallons  of  water, 
and  boil  tbeni  down  to  3  (piarts;  add  5  pounds 
of  crushed  sugar  and  1  pint  best  Ijrandy.  To 
60  gallons  thus  prepared  add  3  pounds  of  all- 
spice and  2  pounds  each  of  cloves  and  cassia. 
The  smaller  roots  are  much  better  than  the 
larger  ones,  on  account  of  their  possessing 
superior  astringent  qualities.  Put  up  in  pint 
bottles. 

Any  preparation  of  blackberry  is  very  benefi- 
cial, both  as  a  beverage  aud  a  medicine. 

Essence  Ginger. — To  1  pound  capsicum  add 
8  ounces  bruised  ginger  and  1  pound  alcohol; 
mix  and  work  well  for  10  days.     Bottle. 

Perfume  for  Note  Paper — Powder  1  ounce 
starch,  to  which  add  8  drops  otto  of  roses,  1 
ounce  orris  root  powder.  Put  the  above  into 
bags  and  keep  in  the  writing  desk  with  the 
paper  you  wish  perfumed. 

Peppermint   Lozenges — Powder  7  pounds  of 


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the  best  white  sugar  and  1  pound  pure  starch, 
oil  of  peppermint  to  flavor;  mix  with  mucihige, 
roll  out  and,  when  dry,  cut  into  lozenges  of 
whatever  shape  you  desire.  Many  small  con- 
fectioneries can  make  a  larger  profit  by  making 
these  articles. 

Cure  for  Piles — Make  an  ointment  of  equal 
parts  of  sage,  parsley,  burdock  and  camomile 
leaves,  simmer  ^  hour  in  sweet  oil  and  lard; 
then  rub  the  parts  affected  with  it,  and  drink 
J  gill  of  tar  water  twice  a  day.  If  the  piles 
are  inward,  take  the  same  quantity  of  tar  water, 
and  ^  small  glass  of  the  essence  of  fir  each 
night  on  going  to  bed.  If  this  course  is  contin- 
ued for  some  time  it  will  do  you  more  good 
than  all  the  quack  medicines  in  existence.  Try 
it,  if  you  wish  to  be  relieved  from  this  painful 
disease. 

Balm  of  Life — Take  4  ounces  gum  benzoin,  3 
ouncos  gum  storax  calliuter,  1  ounce  balsam 
tolu,  1^  ounces  gum  aloes  sucatine,  1^  ounces 
gum  myrrh,  2  ounces  root  of  angelica,  2  ounces 
tops  of  johnswort.  Powder  all  these  together, 
and  put  them  into  about  3  pounds  of  rectified 
spirits  of  wine,  in  a  glass  bottle.  Let  them 
stand  in  the  spirits  4  weeks  at  a  moderate  heat; 
shake  occasionally,  strain  it  off,  and  it  is  fit   for 


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use,  or  to  be  bottled  for  Hale.  If  th<i  gtiniH  are 
not  all  dissolved,  add  a  little  more  spirits  to  the 
same;  shake  and  let  it  stand  as  before.  Dose: 
From  12  to  1 5  drops  in  a  glass  of  wine  in  the 
morning  before  eating.  This  is  a  most  excellent 
medicine  for  consumptives,  and  is  very  good  to 
strengthen  weak  lungs.  It  is  a  great  relief  from 
suffering  in  nearly  all  diseases. 

Jellies  Without  Fruit — To  1  quart  of  warm 
water,  add  A  ounce  pulverized  alum;  boil  for  a 
few  minutes,  then  add  8  pounds  of  white  crushed 
or  coffee  sugar,  continuing  a  little  while  longer, 
strain  while  hot,  when  cold  put  in  3  ounces  of 
the  extract  of  vanilla,  strawberry,  lemon,  or  any 
other  flavor  you  wish  for  jelly.  There  is  a  for- 
tune in  the  manufacture  of  this  article  as  there 
is  a  handsome  profit — as  the  sale  is  large,  for  it 
cannot  (if  made  right)  be  told  from  the  genuine 
fruit  jellies. 

To  make  Acetate  of  Ivy — Take  1  ounce  of 
ivy  leaves  fresh  gathered;  place  them  in  a  wide- 
mouth  vessel  which  has  a  close  cover  or  stopper, 
cover  with  vinegar;  in  two  weeks  they  will  be 
fit  to  use;  add  vinegar  as  it  is  absorbed.  Place 
a  part  of  the  leaf  upon  the  corn  and  confine  it 
there  in  any  convenient  manner.  This  is  often 
very  effective. 


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To  make  Spirits  of  Roses — Take  S  pounds 
fresh  petals  of  roses,  add  |  gallon  rectified  spirit 
of  wine;  macerate  for  a  week  and  distil  to  dry- 
ness in  a  water  bath.  [This  is  the  real  article, 
but  it  may  be  made  by  mixing  ^  drachm  otto  of 
roses  with  a  quart  of  spirit  of  wine,  and  placing 
the  bottle  in  hot  water  so  as  to  warm  the  spirit; 
after  which  cork  close,  shake  until  cold,  and  next 
day  filter  if  required.] 

Rhubarb  Syrup— Take  3  ounces  bruised  rhu- 
barb, and  16  ounces  pure  spring  water;  macer- 
ate 12  hours;  filter  and  add  32  ounces  white 
sugar.  In  making  a  large  quantity,  use  If 
pounds  rhubarb  to  20  pounds  sugar.  This  is 
an  article  that  should  be  kept  ready  for  use  in 
every  family.  It  can  be  made  much  cheaper 
than  bought. 

Wistar's  Cough  Lozenges — Rub  well  together 
2  drachms  pulverized  opium  and  h  an  ounce 
of  tincture  tolu;  add  1  pound  pulverized  sugar, 
and  5  ounces  pulverized  gum  arabic;  form  into 
a  mass  with  a  solution  of  extract  of  liquorice;  roll 
out  and  cut  into  lozenges.  Some  factors  add  a 
few  drops  of  oil,  anise  or  caraway.  Put  up  in 
small  paper  boxes  neatly  labelled. 

Lead  Solder — Take  2  pounds  of  lead  to  1 
pound  of  tin.     Its  worth  maybe  known  by  melt- 


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ing  it,  and  pouring  a  small  quantity  upon  a 
board;  if  it  is  good  (or  rich)  little  bright  spots 
will  arise  on  the  top.  Apply  rosin  pulverized 
when  using  this  solder. 

Silvering  Powder — To  30  grains  nitrate  of 
silver,  add  30  grains  common  salt  and  31  draciinis 
cream  of  tartar;  mix.  Moistened  with  water, 
and  rubbed  on  worn  out  plate  or  any  copper 
articles,  it  coats  them  with  silver. 

Fig  Paste  for  Constipation — Cut  up  small  1 
pound  of  figs,  and  mix  it  with  2  ounces  of  senna 
carefully  picked  over,  and  1  teacupful  of  molas- 
ses; stew  it  vmtil  it  becomes  thoroughly  mixed 
and  firm;  then  let  stand  to  cool.  A  piece  about 
half  as  larg<>  as  a  fig  will  generally  be  sufficient. 

Milk  of  Roses — Mix  together  a  pint  of  rose 
water,  and  an  ounce  of  oil  of  sweet  almonds. 
Then  add  10  drops  of  oil  of  tartar.  Bottle  and 
label  nicely.  This  makes  a  good  preparation 
for  the  hands. 

Hull  Healing  Salve — Take  3  quarts  of  olive 
oil;  3  ounces  common  rosin;  3  ounces  bees-wax. 
Melt  these  articles  together,  and  raise  the  oil  al- 
most to  boiling  heat;  then  gradually  add  of 
pulverized  red  lead  2^  pounds,  if  it  is  winter;  if 
in  the  summer,  2h  pounds.  In  a  short  time 
after  the  lead  is   taken   up   by  the  oil,  and   the 


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mixture  becomes  brown  or  a  shining  black,  re- 
move from  the  fire,  and  when  nearly  cold,  add 
of  pulverized  camphor  ^  ounce.  This  is  found 
to  be  very  superior  to  every  other  salve  in  burns, 
fever  sores,  scrofulous,  fistulous  and  all  other 
ulcers.  Spread  it  on  a  piece  of  linen  and  renew 
once  or  twice  a  day.  There  is  money  in  this  if 
put  up  right  and  pushed. 

Spalding's  Glue — Take  1  pound  fine  white 
glue  and  dissolve  it  in  water  to  proper  consis- 
tency, then  add  a  small  quantity  of  aqua  fortis. 

Use  Ih  ounce  round  bottles,  which  by  adding 
a  small  brush  sells  readily  for  25  cents  per  bot- 
tle. It  will  always  be  found  ready  and  very 
convenient  for  many  purposes. 

Bluing  Clothes — Put  1  gallon  of  soft  water 
over  4  ounces  Prussian  blue,  powdered;  add  i 
ounce  of  pulverized  oxalic  acid.  Put  in  about 
2  ounce  flat  bottles.  A  teaspoonful  is  sufficient 
for  a  large  wash.  Sells  well,  and  grocers  can  do 
well  in  its  manufacture. 

THE  CARE  OF  THE  HAIR. 

Hair  brushes  should  be  frequently  cleaned  by 
a  weak  solution  of  ammonia  water.  Dandruff 
and  other  scalp  diseases  are  contagious,  and  are 


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transmitted  by  unclean  combs  and  brushes.  The 
best  kind  of  shampoo  is  washing  the  hair  with 
tar  soap  and  hot  water,  rinsing  with  cold  water, 
wiping  dry,  and  then  rubbing  the  scalp  thor- 
oughly with  a  good  cologne  or  toilet  water  or 
"Eau  de  quinine." 

Hair  Curling  Fluid  or  Curlique. — No.  1. — 
Borax,  3  ounces;  gum  arabic,  1  drachm;  hot 
water,  2  pints;  spirits  of  camphor,  2 J  fluid 
ounces.  Dissolve  the  borax  and  the  gum  in  hot 
water,  and  when  nearly  cool  add  the  spirit  of 
camphor.  On  retiring  at  night  wet  the  hair 
with  the  above  liquid. 

No.  2. — Gum  arabic,  sugar,  each,  1  drachm; 
rose  water,  2  ounces.  Mix  and  dissolve.  Moisten 
the  hair  with  the  solution  at  bedtime;  roll  in 
twists  or  paper,  so  as  to  make  papillotes. 

No.  3. — Steep  6  ounces  gum  tragacanth  for  40 
hours  in  1  gallon  of  rose  water,  stirring  fre- 
quently, strain  through  a  cloth  and  let  stand  for 
a  few  days,  then  strain  and  work  into  it  1  drachm 
of  oil  of  roses. 

No.  4. — Carbonate  of  potassium,  2  drachms; 
powdered  cochineal,  i  drachm;  liquid  ammonia, 
spirits,  rose  each  1  drachm;  glycerine,  alcohol, 
each,  2  drachms;  distilled  water,  18  fluid  ounces. 
Digest  with  agitation  for  a  week,  then  decant  or 


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filter.  The  hair  is  moistened  with  it  and  then 
loosely  adjusted.  The  effect  occurs  as  it 
dries. 

No.  5. — Borax,  2  ounces,  gum  arable,  1  drachm. 
Add  hot  water  (not  boiling)  1  (juart;  stir,  and 
as  soon  as  the  ingredients  are  dissolved,  add  3 
tablespoonsfuls  strong  spirits  of  camphor.  On 
retiring  to  rest  wet  the  hair  with  the  above 
liquid,  and  roll  it  in  twists  of  paper  as  usual. 

No.  6. — Mucilage  of  quince  seed  may  be  used 
as  a  bandoline  or  tincture  benzoin  with  a  little 
washed  sulphur  and  oil  of  almonds. 

Lavender  Water — Mix  in  a  quart  bottle  3 
drachms  of  oi^of  lavender;  1  pint  rectified  spirits 
of  wine;  shake  them  well  together,  and  add  an 
ounceof  orange-flower  water;  1  ounce  rose-water; 
4  ounces  distilled  water,  and,  if  you  like,  2  or  3 
drachms  of  essence  of  musk. 

Cheap  Paint  for  a  Barn — An  excellent  and 
clieap  paint  for  rough  wood  work  is  made  of  0 
pounds  of  melted  pitch;  1  pint  of  linseed  oil, 
and  1  pound  of  brick  dust  or  yellow-ochre. 

To  a  farmer  this  recijie  is  invaluable. 

Vegetable  Caustic — Vegetable  caustics  act 
much  more  mildly  than  mineral,  and  perhaps 
for  the  removal  of  fungus  flesh,  or  what  is  gen- 
erally   called    "proud    flesh,"    nothing    will    be 


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found   better  than   Beach's    Vegetable  Caustic, 
made  as  fcjllows: 

"Make  a  strong  lye  of  liickory,  or  oak  ashes, 
put  into  an  iruu  kettle,  and  evaporate  till  dry; 
pulverize  and  preserve  in  covered  vessels."  I 
would  say  bottle  and  cork. 

"This  caustic  is  highly  luseful  in  the  treatment 
of  fistulas;  also  in  indolent  ulcers  of  every  char- 
acter. It  removes  fungus  flesh  without  exciting 
any  inflammation,  and  acts  but  little,  except  on 
sjiongy  or  soft  flesh.  IJ  is  useful  in  cancers, 
and  in  every  case  where  a  caustic  is  required. 

Painter's,  or  Lead-paralysis  of  the  Wrists — 
To  Avoid. — Experience  has  shown  that  what  is 
called  lead-paralysis,  or  loss  of  motion  of  the 
wrist- joints,  among  painters,  is  largely  owing  to 
the  habit  they  have  of  washing  the  hands  in 
turpentine  to  remove  the  paint.  This  dissolves 
the  lead,  zinc,  etc.,  allowing  it  to  be  more  freely 
absorbed  than  would  otherwise  occur;  therefore 
to  avoid  the  paralysis,  avoid  the  turpentine — 
soap  was  made  to  wash  with. 

Pain  Killer —  For  bilious  colic  and  other 
internal  pains. — Best  alcohol,  1  pint;  opium, 
gum  cami^hor.  arabic  and  guaiac,  balsams  of  fir 
and  copaiba,  of  each  -i  ounce.  Mix  and  shake 
occasionally  until  all  is  dissolved. 


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Dose. — Half  to  a  teaspoonful,  according  to  the 
severity  of  the  paiu,  in  colic  or  other  internal 
pains,  in  which  it  has  been  found  valuable. 

Squill  Mixture— Take  4  ounces  milk  of  ammo- 
nicum;  o  ounces  syrup  of  squills;  mix  together. 
In  doses  of  2  tablespoonsful  every  few  hours,  it 
is  a  good  remedy  for  coughs,  asthma,  or  oppres- 
sion on  the  chest. 

Lee's  Pills — To  ^  ounce  of  pulverized  jalup, 
aloes  and  rhubarb,  add  3  drachms  calomel  1; 
drachm  pulverized  gamboge;  form  the  whole 
into  a  mass,  with  shavings  of  castile  soap  and 
syrup;  then  make  into  pills  and  box  in  oval 
boxes. 

Comstock's  Female  Pills— Beat  well  into  a 
mass,  8  ounces  pulverized  aloes,  2^  ounces  dried 
sulphate  of  iron  (copperas),  2  ounces  myrrh,  1 
ounce  of  canella,  1  ounce  ginger  root,  2  ounces 
of  extract  black  hellebore;  1  ounce  castile  soap 
shavings;  add  enough  to  temper  it  and  divide 
into  pills;  each  2^  grains. 

There  is  hardly  anything  that  returns  so  large 
a  profit  as  pills;  but  they  require  much  labor  to 
place  into  market,  so  as  to  come  into  general  use. 

Boots  and  Shoes,  Cement  for  Mending,  No.  2 
— Raw  gutta-percha,  1  ounce;  rosin,  the  size  of 
a  hen's  egg;  bisul])huret  of  carbon,  1  pound. 


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Dissolve  tlie  gutta  in  the  bisulplmret;  then 
add  the  rosin;  when  all  is  dissolved,  bottle  for 
use.  The  leather  must  be  clean,  and  scraped  a 
little  to  make  it  adhere.  This  of  late  years  has 
been  quite  an  item  with  "street-corner  peddlers." 
It  holds  a  patch,  upon  fine  leather,  very  satis- 
factorily. 

Table  of  Measures — This  is  of  great  use  for 
medicinal  or  other  purposes:  ()0  drops  is  equal 
to  1  teaspoonful  or  1  drachm;  2  teaspoonsful  to 
1  dessert  spoonful;  2  dessert  spoonsful  to  I 
tablespoonful  or  I  an  ounce;  4  tablespoonsful 
to  1  wine-glassful;  2  wine-glassesful  to  1  tea- 
cupful  or  1  gill. 

Syrup  of  Squills — Take  3  pints  vinegar  of 
squills;  7  pounds  of  white  sugar;  dissolve 
by  a  gentle  heat.  To  make  in  large  quan- 
tities take  14  pounds  perfectly  transparent 
vinegar  of  squills,  and  28  pounds  double  re- 
fined sugar— dissolve  either  cold  or  by  a  very 
gentle  heat. 

It  should  be  clear  and  nearly  colorless. 

Economical  Scents — As  cheap  perfumes  are 
often  required  to  fill  little  fancy  bottles,  such  as 
are  sold  at  the  bazaars,  toy-shoi)s,  arcades  and 
other  places,  the  following  recipes  for  their 
manufacture  will  be  found  of  service: 


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1.  Spirits  of  wine,  ''  pint;  essence  of  berga- 
mot,  1  ounce. 

2.  Spirits  of  wine,  1  r)int;  otto  of  sautal,  1 
ounce. 

3.  Spirits  of  wine,  1  pint;  otto  of  French  lav- 
ender, h  ounce;  otto  of  bergamot,  -i  ounce;  otto 
of  cloves,  1  drachm. 

4.  Spirits  of  wine,  1  pint;  otto  of  lemon  grass, 
f  ounce;  essence  of  lemons,  ^  ounce. 

5.  Spirits  of  wine,  1  pint;  otto  of  petit  grain, 
4  ounce;  otto  of  orange  peel,  ^  ounce. 

Plate  Powder — Mix  well  together  1  pound  of 
levigated  oxide  of  iron  and  4  pounds  of  prepared 
chalk  finely  pulverized.  Put  this  mixture  into 
small  wood  or  paper  boxes. 

Rub  it  on  the  silver  dry  and  then  polish  with 
a  clean  buckskin,  finishing  with  silk.  This 
preparation  is  a  reddish  brown  color  and  often 
sold  as  plate  powder  for  25  cents  per  box  of 
a]:)out  2  ounces. 

Otto  of  Eoses — Steep  a  large  quantity  of  the 
petals  of  the  roses,  freed  from  every  extraneous 
matter,  in  pure  water,  in  an  earthen  vessel  which 
is  exposed  daily  to  the  sun,  and  housed  at  night 
until  a  scum  rises.  This  is  the  otto,  which  is 
carefully  absorbed  by  a  very  small  piece  of  cot- 
ton tied  to  the  end  of  a  stick.     The  oil  collected 


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squeeze  out  of  the  cottc^n  inU)  ;i  very  diminutive 
vial  ;  cork  tiie  bottle  for  use.  The  collection 
should  !)«'  coiitinu(^d  while  any  scum  is  produced. 

An  Irish  Cordial — Strip  1  pound  of  white 
currants  from  the  stems  and  l)ruise,  put  in 
the  juice,  the  thin  rind  of  a  fresh  hnnon  and 
\  ounce  of  ginger,  well  pounded  and  sifted. 
Pour  on  these  1  quart  of  good  old  whisky;  mix 
the  whole  thoroughly,  and  let  it  stand  21:  hours 
in  a  well-scalded  stone  jug  or  pitcher,  covered 
closely  from  the  air.  Strain  it  off;  stir  in  it, 
until  dissolved,  1  pound  of  loaf  sugar;  strain 
again  and  bottle  it.  Try  it,  ye  Sons  of  Erin,  as 
it  is  given  from  the  old  recipe,  and  will  make 
you  tliink  of  your  mother  country. 

To  Make  a  Scent  Resembling  Violets — Dro]) 
12  drops  of  genuine  oil  of  roditun  on  a  lump  of 
sugar;  grind  this  well  in  a  glass  mortar,  and 
mix  it  thoroughly  with  8  pounds  of  orris  powder. 
This  will,  in  its  perfume,  have  a  resemblance  to 
a  well -flavored  violet. 

Ground  Glass  —  The  frosted  appearance  of 
ground  glass  may  be  very  nearly  imitated  by 
gently  dabliing  the  glass  over  with  a  piece  of 
glazier's  putty,  stuck  on  the  ends  of  the  fingers. 
When  applied  with  a  light  and  even  touch,  it 
cannot  bo  told  from  the  frenuine. 


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Magic  Dye  —  Dissolve  }y  ounce  indigo  in 
diluted  sulphuric  acid,  and  add  to  it  i  ounce 
carbonate  of  potash.  White  cloth  dipped  in 
this  li<|uid  is  changed  to  blue,  yellow  cloth  to 
green,  red  cloth  to  purple.  This  is  not  gener- 
ally known,  and  will  often  ])e  a  great  l^enefit. 

Gum  for  Envelopes  and  Paper — To  2,  ounces 
gum  arable,  add  1  ounce  isinglass  dissolved  in  3 
pints  of  warm  water;  and  3  ounces  loaf  sugar; 
boil  down  to  a  thin  paste  and  apply  with  a 
brush.     This  makes  a  strong  gum. 

White  Liniment  —  Thick  —  Sweet-oil,  2 
ounces;  aqua  ammonia,  1  ounce;  spirits  of  tur- 
pentine, f  ounce;  spirits  of  camphor,  i  ounce. 
Mix. 

This  makes  a  kind  of  cream-like  mixture  of 
very  great  importance  for  mild  rheumatic  pains 
or  bruises. 

To  Make  Congress  Water — Take  of  supercar- 
bonate  of  soda,  2  drachms;  epsom  salts,  ^ 
drachm;  table  salt,  ^drachm;  well  water  (soft); 
1  quart;  or  enough  to  fill  your  black  bottle, 
which  sometimes  does  not  hold  quite  a  quart; 
mix  the  powders  in  a  black  bottle,  and 
pour  on  the  water;  then  add  of  tartaric  acid 
1  drachm  to  each  bottle,  and  cork  tight  immedi- 
ately.    Fit  for  use  in  12  hours.     Soak  the  corks 


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in  ))oiliug  water  for  an  hour  before  using 
them 

To  Choose  Cinnamon — When  it  is  good,  is 
rather  thin  and  plialjle,  and  about  the  substance 
of  thick  paper,  of  yellowish  brown  color, 
sweetish  taste  and  pleasant  odor;  that  which 
is  hard,  thick  and  dark-colored  should  be 
rejected. 

Palm  Soap  (Superior) — Cut  thin  2  pounds 
of  yellow  soup  into  a  double  saucepan,  occasion- 
ally stirring  it  till  it  is  melted,  which  will  be  in 
a  few  minutes,  if  the  water  is  kept  boiling 
around  it;  then  add  4  of  a  pound  of  palm  oil,  4 
of  pound  of  honey,  and  6  cents  worth  of  true 
oil  of  cinnamon:  let  all  boil  together  another 
6  or  8  minutes;  pour  out  and  stand  it  by  till  next 
day.     It  is  then  fit  for  immediate  use. 

Concklin's  Salve — Take  12  ounces  of  rosin, 
and  1  ounce  each,  of  bees- wax  and  mutton 
tallow;  melt  together,  strain;  and  work  into  rolls 
in  cold  water. 

Frey's  Vermifuge — Take  1  ounce  of  castor  oil, 
1  ounce  of  aromatic  syrup  of  rhubarb,  30  drops 
of  oil  of  chenopodian,  5  drops  of  crotou  oil, 
Mix. 

Magic  Ink — Dissolve  some  nitrate  of  bismuth 
in  water;  write  with  this  solution.     The  jvriting 


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will  be  invisible  when  dry,  but   as  soon  as  im 
mersed  in  water,  becomes  legible. 

Spirit  of  Berganiot — Take  2  pounds  of  the 
peel  of  bergamot  orange;  1  gallon  proof  spirit; 
digest  for  a  week,  and  then  add  a  quart  of 
water  and  distil  1  gallon.  [This  is  the  genuine 
article;  but  a  substitute  may  be  made  thus:  5 
ounces  best  essence  of  bergamot;  2  ounces  pale 
essence  ambergris;  ^  ounce  of  essence  musk;  ^ 
of  an  ounce  oil  of  verbena,  1  gallon  rectified 
spirits  of  wine;  mix  well].  Both  these  are  ele- 
gant perfumes  and  can  be  manufactured  to 
realize  a  good  per  centage. 

To  Color  Eggs  for  Easter — Bind  them  round 
with  narrow  colored  ribbons  in  a  tasteful  manner, 
and  boil  them  about  ten  minutes.  The  ribbons 
will  impart  their  color  to  them.  Or  logwood 
chips  for  purple,  and  onion  peel  for  yellow,  or 
loaf-sugar  paper  for  purple.  They  are  improved 
])y  being  varnished. 

Turkish  Rouge — Take  i  pound  best  Brazil 
wood,  fine,  and  of  golden  red  color;  infuse  4 
days  in  4  quarts  best  white  wine  vinegar;  then 
boil  them  together  for  i  an  hour;  strain  through 
a  linen  cloth,  and  place  the  liquid  in  1  pint 
white  vinegar;  mix  the  two  liquids  and  stir  them 
well    toerether.      The   scum  which    now    arises 


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should  bo  carefully  taken  off,  and  gradually 
dried  and  powdered. 

Put  in  small  oval  or  round  fancy  boxes. 

Old  Windsor  Soap — Slice  the  best  white  soap 
as  thin  as-possible,  and  melt  it  ov^er  a  slow  fire; 
take  it  from  the  fire,  and,  when  lukewarm,  add 
oil  of  caraway,  or  any  other  fragrant  oil. 

To  Choose  Pepper  —  The  finest  cayenne 
pepper  consists  of  powdered  bird  pepper;  as 
this  is  of  a  bad  color,  it  is  often  adulterated  to 
heighten  itscolor.  White  pepper  is  merely  l)lack 
pepper  deprived  of  its  outer  coating,  which  has 
a  stimulating  property;  so  that  white  pepper  is 
much  weaker  than  black 

Yeast  Cakes — Make  a  thick  batter  of  a  pint 
of  good  yeast,  a  teaspoonful  of  salt,  and  rye  or 
wheat  flour.  When  risen,  stir  in  Indian  meal 
till  of  the  right  consistency  to  roll  out.  When 
risen  again,  roll  them  out  very  thin,  cut  them  into 
cakes  with  a  tumbler,  and  dry  them  in  the  shade 
in  clear,  windy  weather.  Care  must  be  taken  to 
keep  them  from  the  sun  or  they  will  ferment. 
When  perfectly  dry,  tie  them  up  in  a  bag,  and 
keep  them  in  a  cool,  dry  place.  To  raise  4  or  5 
loaves  of  bread,  take  one  of  these  cakes  and  put 
to  it  a  little  lukewarm  milk  or  water.  When 
dissolved  stir  in  a  couple   of  tablespoons ful  of 


112  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

flour;  set  it  near  the  fire.  When  light,  use  it 
for  your  dough.  Yeast  cakes  will  keep  good 
for  5  or  ()  mouths.  They  are  very  convenient 
to  use  in  summer,  as  common  yeast  is  so  very  apt 
to  ferment. 

To  Imitate  Coral  Baskets — Make  the  basket 
of  pasteboard  in  any  shape  you  please;  dissolve 
three  sticks  of  sealing-wax  in  a  pint  of  alcohol; 
wet  the  basket  with  this  mixture,  and  sprinkle  on 
rice  which  has  been  about  half  ground;  let 
it  dry,  and  repeat  the  process  until  the  paste- 
board is  covered,  after  which  paint  it  with  the 
mixture  until  it  is  red  enough.  A  brush  of  hair 
or  feathers  should  be  used. 

Soluble  Glass — To  15  pounds  of  powdered 
quartz,  add  10  pounds  of  potash  and  1  pound  of 
charcoal;  melt  these  together  in  cold  water,  and 
then  boil  with  5  pounds  of  water  in  which  it 
entirely  dissolves.  It  is  then  applied  to  any  surface. 
It  is  a  compound  of  the  titmost  imjiortance,  and  is 
used  as  a  covering  for  wood,  metal  and  other 
practical  purposes.  As  it  becomes  cool  it  gela- 
tinizes, and  dries  into  a  transparent,  colorless 
glass,  on  the  surface  of  anything  to  which  it 
has  been  applied.  It  makes  wood  almost  incom- 
bustible. 

Black  Japan  Varnish — Take  8   ounces  burnt 


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umber,  4  ounces  genuine  asphaltuni,  1  gallon 
boiled  linseed  oil;  grind  the  umber  with  a  little 
of  the  oil;  add  to  it  tlie  asphaltuin,  [)nniously 
dissolved  in  a  small  quantity  of  the  oil  by  heat; 
mix  all  together  and  boil;  thin  to  proper  consis- 
tency with  oil. 

Freckle  Wash — Take  1  drachm  of  muriatic 
acid,  I  pint  of  rain  water,  ^  a  teaspoonful  of 
spirits  of  lavender.  Mix  them  well  together, 
and  apply  two  or  three  times  a  day  to  the 
freckles  witli  a  camel's  hair  brush. 

Papier-Mache— This  is  a  plastic  material, 
formed  of  cuttings  of  white  or  brown  paper, 
boiled  in  water,  and  beaten  to  a  paste  in 
a  mortar,  and  then  mixed  with  a  solution 
of  gum  arabic  in  size  to  give  tenacity.  It 
is  variously  manufactured  by  being  pressed 
into  oiled  moulds,  afterwards  dried,  covered 
with  a  mixture  of  size,  lamp  black,  and  var- 
nished. 

Beers,  Pops,  etc. — The  small  beers  are  made 
without  the  use  of  malt,  simply  using  sugar  and 
water,  or  molasses  and  water,  as  the  base,  and 
roots  or  oil,  as  desired,  for  flavoring  to  suit  the 
taste  of  the  sick,  or  to  prevent  the  use  of  too 
large  quantities  of  water,  as  a  small  amount  of 
acid,  by  the  use  of  yeast  as  a  ferment,  or  by 


114  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

lemons  or  other  fruit,  or  by  both,  has  a  tendency 
to  quench  thirst. 

1.  Ginger  Beer — Water,  10  gallons;  nice 
lump  sugar,  12h  pounds;  bruised  ginger  root,  ^ 
pound;  the  whites  of  6  eggs;  yeast,  2  table- 
spoonsful;  lemons  sliced,  10;  isinglass,  ^  ounce. 

Put  the  ginger  in  some  of  the  water  to  obtain 
the  strength;  then  strain  into  the  balance  of  the 
water,  in  which  the  sugar  has  been  dissolved. 
The  isinglass  must  be  dissolved  by  heat,  having 
been  soaked  over  night.  The  sliced  lemons, 
having  been  well  squeezed,  may  be  added,  and 
the  yeast  put  in,  the  isinglass  also.  When 
all  is  mixed,  let  stand  3  or  4  hours,  then  skim 
off  the  lemons  and  squeeze  out  the  juice,  and 
strain  all  into  a  keg,  or  bottle,  as  preferred. 

2.  Another — Water,  2  gallons;  ginger  root, 
pulverized,  2  ounces;  white  or  brown  sugar,  2 
pounds  (white  sugar  makes  it  without  color,  and 
brown  gives  color);  cream  of  tartar,  h  ounce, 
and  1  sliced  lemon;  yeast,  1  teacupful. 

Put  the  water,  ginger  and  sugar  into  a  kettle 
and  boil  for  ^  an  hour;  then  skim  and  pour  into 
a  jar  with  the  sliced  lemon  and  cream  of  tartar; 
and  when  cooled,  to  be  only  a  little  warm,  add 
the  yeast,  and  let  it  work  24  to  30  hours,  strain 
and  bottle,  tying  the  corks  firmly.     Of  course  it 


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can  be  left  in  a  keg,  but  is  nicer  to  be 
bottled. 

3.  Root  Beer — An  excellent  root  beer  con- 
taining all  the  alterative  properties  of  sarsapa- 
rilla  and  sassafras,  with  the  nice  aroma  (flavor) 
of  the  uintergreen  is  made  as  follows: 

Sarsaparilla  root,  and  sassafras  l)ark  (dry),  of 
each,  4  pound;  wintergreen  leaf  and  stem,  3 
ounces;  yeast,  h  pint;  molasses,  1^  gallons; 
water,  10  gallons,  or  enough  to  fill  a  common 
strong  beer  barrel,  if  for  draught,  if  not,  bottle. 

Bruise  the  roots,  bark  and  leaves,  and  boil  to 
get  the  strength  in  5  gallons  of  the  water;  then 
strain  into  the  keg,  if  not  to  be  bottled  and  add 
the  molasses;  and  when  cooled  to  65°  or  60°, 
put  in  the  yeast  and  let  stand  2  hours  when  the 
keg  is  to  be  filled  with  the  balance  of  the  water. 
If  it  is  to  be  bottled,  this  can  be  done  in  a  tub, 
or  jar,  covering  over  to  allow  it  to  work  for  5  or 
6  hours,  then  bung  or  bottle  as  the  case  may  be. 
It  will  be  found  a  very  valuable  alterative  for  a 
spring  or  summer  drink.  Dandelion  or  any 
other  root  desired  may  be  added  or  substituted 
to  suit  any  special  case  in  the  line  of  alteratives. 

Rhubarb  Bitters — Take  2  ounces  of  rhubarb 
root,  ^f  an  ounce  of  cardamon  seeds,  1  drachm  of 
Virginia  snake  root,  and  h  drachm  gentian  root. 


116  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

Put  these  articles  into  a  bottle  with  a  quart  of 
good  brandy. 

This  is  a  valuable  recipe  for  children  in  com- 
plaints incident  to  summer;  it  can  ])e  put  up 
easily,  and  meets  with  ready  sale. 

Almond  Powder — Blanch  6  pounds  of  bitter 
almonds,  dry  and  beat  them,  and  press  from 
them  1  pint  of  oil;  then  beat  them  in  an  iron 
mortar,  and  pass  the  powder  through  a  sieve. 
Keep  it  from  air  and  moisture  in  a  glass  jar. 
Used  instead  of  soap  for  washing  the  hands,  it 
imparts  a  singular  delicacy  to  their  appear- 
ance. 

Excellent  Rose  "Water — Rub  up  ^  an  ounce 
of  white  sugar  and  2  drachms  carbonate  mag- 
nesia with  12  drops  otto  of  rose;  then  gradu- 
ally add  a  quart  of  water  and  2  ounces  of 
alcohol  and  filter  through  paper.  This  will 
make  rose  water  far  preferable  to  the  distilled 
sold  in  the  shops,  either  as  a  perfume  or  for 
culinary  purposes. 

Cattle  Ointment — Mix  with  care,  1  pound  tar, 
1  pound  rosin,  1  pound  spirits  of  turpentine,  3 
pounds  tallow;  5  ounces  oil  vitriol;  5  ounces  sul- 
phate copper  and  5  ounces  alum.  Put  up  in 
tin  boxes.  It  is  highly  recommended  as  a  good 
dressing  for  any  cankerous  sores  in  cattle,  and 


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is  a  valuable  addition  to  a  farmer's  medicine 
chest. 

Gloss,  or  Starch  Polish— To  give  shirt  bosoms, 
collars,  etc.,  a  fine  glossy  appearance  when 
ironed,  make  the  starch  as  follows: 

Take  a  piece  of  white  wax  the  size  of  a  small 
hickory-nut  and  shave  it  finely,  and  put  it  into 
the  dish  with  the  starch  for  an  ordinary  washing 
containing  ^  dozen  shirts  and  a  dozen  collars, 
and  pour  soft,  boiling  water  upon  it.  It  will 
dissolve  about  as  readily  as  the  starch  and  gives 
the  desired  polish.  Spermaceti,  or  finely  pul- 
verized gum  arable,  in  the  same  quantity,  will 
answer  the  same  purpose. 

Common  Twist  Cough  Candy — Boil  3  pounds 
of  common  sugar  and  1  pint  of  water  over  a  slow 
fire  for  ^  hour,  without  skimming.  When 
boiled  enough,  take  it  off;  rub  the  hands  over 
with  butter;  take  that  which  is  a  little  cooled 
and  pull  it  as  you  would  molasses  candy,  until  it 
is  white;  then  twist  or  braid  it  and  cut  it  up  in 
strips. 

Purifying  the  Blood— Take  1  pound  sarsapa- 
rilla;  ^  pound  guaiacum  shavings;  1  ounce  sas- 
safras; ^  pound  elder-flowers;  ^  pound  alder- 
buds;  I  pound  burdock  root;  put  all  these 
together,  and  add  2  quarts  boiling  water  to  ^  of 


118  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

it.  Take  a  wine-glassful  three  times  a  day.  and 
a  dose  of  pills  twice  a  week. 

Cider  Champagne — Take  20  gallons  of  good 
cider;  (3  pounds  of  honey  or  sugar.  Mix  and  let 
rest  for  two  weeks,  then  refine  with  1  quart  of 
skimmed  milk.  This  put  up  in  champagne 
bottles,  silvered  and  labelled,  has  often  been 
sold  for  champagne.     It  opens  very  sparkling. 

Extract  of  Arnica — Take  1  ounce  of  arnica 
flowers,  dried;  put  them  in  a  wide  mouthed  bot- 
tle; pour  just  enough  boiling  water  over  them  to 
moisten  them,  and  afterwards  about  a  pint  or  1| 
pints  of  spirits  of  wine. 

In  case  of  a  burn,  bruise,  or  sprain,  wet  a 
cloth  with  the  arnica  and  lay  it  on  the  part 
affected.  Renew  the  application  occasionally, 
and  the  pain  will  soon  be  removed. 

Lemon  Sherbet — Add  to  |  pound  ground 
white  sugar,  40  drops  essence  of  lemon;  after  it 
dries  add  ^  pound  of  each,  tartaric  acid  and 
carbonate  of  soda.  All  the  powders  should  be 
well  dried  before  mixing;  then  pass  all  twice 
through  a  hair  sieve.  Keep  in  tightly-corked 
bottles.  Large  quantities  of  this  wholesome  and 
refreshing  preparation  are  manufactured  and  con- 
sumed every  summer;  it  is  sold  in  bottles  as  a 
beverage.     It  is  made  by  dissolving  a  large  tea- 


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spoonful  in  a  tumbler  two-thirds  filled  with 
water. 

Ray's  Furniture  Oil — Put  in  a  jar  1  pint  of 
linseed  oil,  into  which  stir  1  ounce  of  powdered 
rose  pink,  and  1  ounce  of  alkanet  root,  beaten  in 
a  mortar;  set  the  jar  in  a  warm  place  for  a  few 
days,  when  the  oil  may  be  poured  off,  and  will 
be  excellent  for  darkening  new  mahogany. 

To  Make  Honey  Water — Take  2  quarts  alcohol, 
add  to  it  1  ounce  oil  of  l)erganiot:  1  drachm  oil 
cloves;  30  drops  oil  cinnamon;  2  drachms  essence 
musk;  1  drachm  oil  neroli,  and  5  drops  oil  rose. 
Mix  and  l)ottle. 

Kalydor  for  the  Complexion — Take  1  ounce 
bb.nched  bitter  almonds;  1  pound  rose  water. 
Mix  and  strain,  then  add  5  grains  of  bichloride 
of  mercury  to  every  8  ounces  of  the  mixture, 
and  scent  with  rose  or  violet. 

Yellow  Sealingwax — To  make  yellow  wax, 
take  2  pounds  orange  shellac;  6  ounces  venice 
turpentine,  and  12  ounces  chrome  yellow  in  fine 
powder.     Melt  and  mix.     Make  into  sticks. 

Scouring  Drops — Mix  3  ounces  camphine,  or 
spirits  of  turpentine  with  1  ounce  essence  of 
lemon.  There  are  several  preparations  for  this 
purpose,  but  this  is  about  the  best  for  extracting 
grease  and  paint  from  clothes. 


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To  Improve  Gilding — Mix  1  gill  of  water  with 
2  ounces  of  purified  nitre;   1  ounce  of  alum  and 

1  ounce  of  common  salt.  Lay  this  over  gilt  arti- 
cles with  a  brush,  and  their  color  will  be  greatly 
improved. 

Japan  Varnish — Dissolve  1  drachm  camphor; 
8  ounces  oil  turpentine;  0  ounces  oil   lavender; 

2  ounces  bruised  copal.  This  is  a  transparent 
varnish  and  is  used  for  tin,  &c. 

Fountain  of  Fire — To  6  ounces  of  water  in  an 
earthen  basin,  add  gradually  1  ounce  of  sulphuric 
acid,  then  |  of  an  ounce  of  granulated  zinc  and 
a  few  pieces  of  phosphorus  the  size  of  a  pea. 
Bubbles  of  gas  will  be  immediately  generated, 
which  on  coming  to  the  surface  take  fire,  and  in 
a  short  time  make  the  entire  surface  of  the  liquid 
illuminated,  whilst  fire  balls  and  jets  of  fire  dart 
from  the  bottom  with  rapidity. 

Seidlitz  Powders— Add  together  2  drachms  of 
tartarized  soda,  and  2  scruples  of  bicarbonate  of 
soda  for  the  blue  paper;  and  30  grains  of  tar- 
taric acid  for  the  white  paper. 

Bengal  Lights — Take  7  ounces  nitre;  2  ounces 
sulphur;  1  ounce  antimony.  Mix  well  and  press 
the  composition  into  earthen  tubes,  and  place  a 
slow  match  on  the  surface  to  ignite  when  neces- 
sary. 


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Syrup  of  Cloves — Take  2  ounces  of  cloves, 
well  powdered,  and  put  it  into  a  pint  of  boiling 
water  in  a  small  stew-pan.  Boil  for  J  hour,  then 
pass  the  liquor  through  a  hair  sieve,  dissolve  it 
in  l^  pounds  of  {)owdered  loaf  sugar;  clear  it 
over  the  fire  with  the  white  of  an  egg;  add  a  lit- 
tle rose  or  orange- flower  water;  and  lot  it  sim- 
mer gently  till  the  syrup  is  formed  and  clear. 
When  cold,  put  in  bottles,  which  must  be  kept 
closely  corked.  Cinnamon,  mace,  and  all  others 
are  made  exactly  on  the  same  plan. 

Aromatic  Vinegar — Throw  into  2  pounds  of 
acetic  acid,  1  ounce  each,  of  the  dried  tops  of 
rosemary,  and  leaves  of  sage;  |  an  ounce  each, 
dried  flowers  of  lavender  and  of  bruised  cloves. 
Let  remain  for  seven  days;  then  express  the 
liquid  and  filter  it  through  i)aper.  This  is  a 
very  useful  article  for  use  in  sick  rooms. 

Wagon  Grease. — Melt  over  a  slow  fire  1  pound 
of  lard,  and  .V  pound  of  black  lead  in  powder, 
stirring  them  well;  remove  the  mixture  from  the 
fire,  and  stir  till  cold.  This  lasts  much  longer 
than  some  preparations,  and  is  very  easily  made. 

Essence  of  Nutmeg — Dissolve  1  ounce  of  the 
essential  oil  in  1  pint  of  rectified  spirits  It  is 
an  excellent  article  for  flavoring. 

Artificial  Marble—  Soak  a  quantity  of  plaster 


122  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

of  Paris  in  a  solution  of  alum.  Afterwards  bake 
it  in  an  oven  and  grind  it  to  a  pc«vder.  When 
wanted,  mix  it  with  water  to  about  the  consist- 
ency of  plaster.  It  sets  into  an  exceedingly  hard 
composition,  and  takes  a  high  polish.  It  may 
be  mixed  with  various  colored  minerals  or  ochres 
to  represent  various  kinds  of  marbles,  and  to 
many  will  be  a  valuable  recipe. 

Fire  and  Water  -  Proof  Cement  —  Simmer 
together  J  pint  of  each,  of  vinegar  and  milk, 
until  the  curd  separates.  Strain,  and  with  the 
whey  mix  the  whites  of  five  eggs  well  beaten  up. 
When  the  mixture  of  these  two  substances  are 
complete,  add  sifted  quick-lime  and  make  the 
whole  to  the  consistency  of  putty.  Apply  care- 
fully to  the  broken  edges,  so  that  they  fit  exactly; 
as  soon  as  it  is  perfectly  dry,  it  will  be  found  to 
resist  both  heat  and  moisture.  The  article  is 
again  fitted  to  bear  what  it  did  at  first.  The 
recipe  is  sold  as  a  great  secret  at  $1. 

Everton  Taffy — This  fine,  delicious  and  whole- 
some candy  is  made  by  boiling  H  pounds  of 
sugar,  3  ounces  butter,  IJ  teacupsful  water  and 
the  rind  of  one  lemon.  When  done — which  is 
known  by  dropping  into  cold  water,  when  it 
should  be  quite  crisp.  When  the  J)oiling  ceasses, 
stir   in  the  juice  of  the  lemon.     Pour  about  a 


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quarter  of  an  iuch  in  thickness  in  a  buttered 
dish. 

French  Polish  for  Boots  and  Shoes — Put  1 
pound  logwood  chips,  ^  pound  glue,  i  ounce 
powdered  indigo,  h  ounce  soft  soap,  ^  ounce 
isinglass  together,  and  boil  these  in  4  pints  of 
vinegar  and  2  of  water;  strain.  When  cold  it 
is  fit  for  use.  Apply  with  a  sponge  when  the 
boots  are  perfectly  dry.  If  you  make  for  sale, 
put  in  earthen  pots  to  hold  about  3  ounces. 

Copal  Varnish — Take  7  pounds  of  the  best 
pale  African  copal;  add  2  quarts  of  clarified 
linseed  oil.  Boil  4  hour;  remove  it  into  the 
open  air  and  add  3  gallons  of  boiling  oil  of  tur- 
pentine; mix  well,  then  strain  into  a  vessel  and 
cover  up  immediately. 

To  Shape  Ivory — Take  J  pound  of  mandrake, 
sliced,  and  put  it  in  1  quart  of  the  best  vinegar; 
into  this,  place  the  ivory,  and  if  you  keep  it 
warm  for  two  or  three  days,  you  can  bend  it  in 
any  shape  you  retpiire. 

Camphorated  Oil — Olive  oil,  1  pint;  camphor, 
2  ounces.     Mix,  and  dissolve  by  gentle  heat. 

In  chronic  rheumatism,  sore  throat,  inflam- 
mation of  the  lungs,  etc.,  this  will  be  found  a 
powerful  rubefacient  (to  make  red)  or  external 
stimulant,  drawing  the  blood  to  the  surface  from 


124  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

the  painful  part;  and  it  should  be  covered  (the 
parts)  with  flannel ;  in  fact,  it  would  be  the 
better,  in  applying  any  liniment,  or  stimulating 
oil,  to  cover  the  parts  which  increases  the  heat 
and  prevents  evaporation;  but  with  very  strong 
liniments  or  oils  be  careful  not  to  cause  a  blister, 
unless  the  pain  is  very  severe;  and  even  then,  I 
prefer  not  to  blister,  but  just  to  make  as  much 
counter  (outside)  irritation  as  I  can  short  of 
blistering. 

Camphorated  Oil  Liniment — Very  Powerful 
— Take  the  camphorated  oil  and  spirits  of  tur- 
pentine, of  each,  2  ounces;  laudanum  and  aqua 
ammonia,  of  each,  1  ounce.     Well  shaken. 

This  will  be  found  very  valuable  in  rheumatic 
pains  of  the  loins  of  long  standing;  or  for  any 
chronic  (long  standing)  pains. 

Camphor  Elixir — For  Cold  -  Sores,  Chaps, 
Pimpled  Face,  etc. — The  value  of  camphor  in 
salvy  mixtures  for  cold-sores,  chaps,  etc.,  is  very 
great,  as  well  as  pleasant  in  its  application. 
The  following  will  be  found  a  good  combination : 

Almond  oil  and  rose-water,  of  each,  by  weight, 
1  pouiid;  camphor  gum,  2  ounces;  white  wax, 
spermaceti  and  rosemary,  of  each,  1  ounce. 

Melt  the  wax,  spermaceti  and  camphor  gum 
in  the  oil  by  gentle  heat;  then,  while  a  little 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  \'Z'} 

warm,  add  the  rose  water  and  stir  briskly  until 
thoroiifjhly  mixed;  then  add  the  rosemary  and 
mix  again.  Pomade  bottles,  which  have  mouths 
to  admit  the  finger,  are  suitable  for  keeping  it 
in.  For  families,  take  h  or  ^  tiie  amounts.  It 
can  be  made  softer  by  lessening  the  wax  and  sper- 
maceti, and  harder  by  increasing  them.  It  will 
be  found  a  very  valuable  embrocation  (to  moisten 
and  rub  as  with  a  liniment)  for  bruises,  com- 
mon sores,  pimpled  faces,  etc.,  especially  on  the 
delicate  skin  of  ladies  and  children,  who  shrink 
from  the  application  of  liniments,  or  from  their 
smarting  and  irritation  when  first  applied. 

Dysentery  and  Bloody  Flux — Take  2  table- 
spoonsful  elixir  salutis,  1  tablespoonful  castor 
oil,  1  tablespoonful  loaf  sugar;  add  to  this  4 
tablespoonsful  boding  water;  skim  and  drink 
hot.  The  above  is  a  dose  for  an  adult;  for  a 
child  6  to  7,  A  the  quantity,  1  year  old,  ^  the 
quantity. 

When  this  is  manufactured  for  sale,  the  water 
is  added  when  used. 

To  Make  Sweet  Oil — With  a  small  hand-mill, 
every  family  might  make  their  own  sweet  oil. 
This  may  easily  be  done,  by  grinding  or  beating 
the  seeds  of  white  poppies  into  a  paste,  then 
boil   it  in   water,   and   skim  off  the   oil  as  it 


126  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

rises;  1  bushel  of  seeds" weighs  50  pounds,  and 
produces  2  gallons  of  oil.  Of  the  sweet  olive 
oil  sold,  ^  is  oil  of  poppies.  The  poppies  will 
grow  in  any  garden;  it  is  the  large-head  white 
poppy,  sold  by  apothecaries.  Large  fields  are 
sown  with  poppies  in  France  and  Flanders,  for 
the  purpose  of  expressing  oil  from  their  seed  for 
food.  When  the  seed  is  taken  out,  the  poppy 
head  when  dried  is  boiled  to  an  extract,  which 
is  sold  at  25  cents  per  ounce,  and  it  is  to  be 
preferred  to  opium,  which  now  sells  very  high. 

Large  fortunes  may  be  amassed  by  the  culti- 
vation of  poppies.  They  are  very  productive, 
and  require  very  little  attention  in  their  cultiva- 
tion. 

Gutta-Percha  Cement — This  is  made  by  dis- 
solving small  pieces  of  gutta-percha  (cut  in  shav- 
ings) in  chloroform  so  as  to  produce  a  honey- 
like fluid. 

This  is  spread  upon  the  articles  to  be  secured, 
and  allowed  to  dry.  The  pieces  are  then 
warmed  until  the  coating  softens, and  are  pressed 
together. 

Patches  may  thus  be  put  upon  the  soles  of 
boots  in  a  manner  which  defies  equally  detection 
and  damjiness.  Many  persons  ai"e  traveling, 
selling  this  recipe  for  from  1  to  10  dollars, 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  127 

Cough  Elixir — Oil  of  anise,  and  oil  of  sweet 
almonds,  and  balsam  of  fir,  of  each,  ^  ounce; 
laudanum  and  tinctures  of  ipecac,  digitalis  and 
lobelia,  and  tincture  of  balsam  of  Peru,  of  each, 

1  ounce;  tincture  of  blood-root,  and  tincture  of 
balsam  of   tolu,  of  each,  2  ounces;  best  alcohol, 

2  ounces;  strained  honey,  ^  pound.  Put  the 
alcohol  into  a  suitable  sized  bottle  and  add  the 
oils  and  fir, and  shake  well  to  cut  the  fir,then  add 
the  tinctures  and  honey,  and  shake  again  to  cut 
and  mix  the  honey. 

Dose. — A  teaspoonful  3  to  0  times  daily 
according  to  the  severity  and  tightness  of  the 
cough.  It  will  be  found  an  exceedingly  valu- 
able preparation.  It  should  be  kept  in  every 
family.  But,  sliould  these  coughs  become  firmly 
seated,  from  neglect,  or  the  frequent  occur- 
rence of  cold,  the  treatment  will  more  properly 
come  under  the  head  of  consumption,  but,  even, 
in  that  disease,  this  syrup  would  be  found  valu- 
able.    Avoid  full  meals,  in  these  colds. 

A  Varnish  to  Color  Baskets — Take  either  red, 
black,  or  white  sealing  wax,  which  ever  color  you 
wish  to  make;  to  every  2  ounces  of  sealing  wax, 
add  1  ounce  of  spirits  of  wine;  pound  the  wax 
fine;  then  sift  it  through  a  fine  lawn  sieve,  till 
you  have  made  it   extremely  fine;  put  it  into  a 


128  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

large  phial  with  the  spirits  of  wine,  shake  it, 
let  it  stand  near  the  fire  forty-eight  hours,  shak- 
ing it  often;  then,  with  a  little,  brush  the 
baskets  all  over  with  it;  let  them  dry,  and  do 
them  over  a  second  time. 

To  Color  Meerschaums — Tobacco  which  con- 
tains a  great  quantity  of  nicotine-  is  the  best  for 
coloring  meerschaums.  The  pipe  is  most  beauti- 
fully colored,  when  done  so  gradually  by  never 
allowing  it  to  get  very  hot,  and  thus  expelling 
the  wax  from  the  meerschaum  by  degrees. 
When  you  first  use  the  pipe,  only  half  fill  it 
with  tobacco,  and  on  every  occasion  after  smok- 
ing, allow  it  to  cool  thoroughly  before  you  use 
it  again. 

A  meerschaum  boiled  in  bees-wax  and  oil — 
olive  oil  or  mutton  tallow — will  color  in  a  short 
time.  Pipes  boiled  in  oil  present  a  beautifully 
mottled  appearance  after  having  been  smoked 
for  three  weeks. 

Pure  Wine  of  Apples  -  Take  pure  cider  made 
from  sound  ripe  apples  as  it  n.uis  from  the 
press;  put  ()0  pounds  of  common  brown  sugar 
into  15  gallons  of  the  cider,  and  let  it  dis- 
solve; then  put  the  mixture  into  a  clean  barrel, 
and  fill  the  barrel  up  to  within  2  gallons  of 
being  full, with  clean  cider;put  the  cask  in  a  cool 


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129 


place,  leaving  the  bung  out  for  48  hours;  then 
put  in  the  bung,  with  a  small  vent,  until  fermen- 
tation wholly  ceases,  and  bung  up  tight;  and  in 
1  year  the  wine  will  be  fit  for  use.  This  wine 
requires  no  racking;  the  longer  it  stands  upon 
the  lees,  the  better. 

Simple  Mode  of  Purifying  Water — A  table- 
spoonful  of  powdered  alum,  sprinkled  into  a 
hogshead  of  water,  and  stirred,  will  in  the 
course  of  a  few  hours  precipitate  to  the  Ixittom 
all  the  impure  particles,  and  leave  the  water  as 
clean  and  pure  as  spring  water.  Four  gallons 
would  need  but  a  teaspoonful. 

Cleansing  Compound  (No.  1) — Extract  quil- 
laia,  borax,  1  ounce  each,  ox  gall, fresh,  4  ounces; 
tallow  soap,  15  ounces.  This  produces  a  plastic 
mass,  which  may  be  molded  into  sticks  or  put 
into  boxes.  It  is  excellent  for  cleaning  coat 
collars,  hats,  or  removing  any  kind  of  spots  from 
clothes. 

Cleansing  Compound  (No.  2) — Oleic  acid,  1 
ounce;  bora::,  2  ounces;  oxgall,  fresh,  5  ounces; 
tallow  soap,  in  powder,  20  ounces.  The  oleic 
acid  should  Ije  incorporated  last. 

Japanese  Cleaning  Cream — For  an  all-around 
cleaning  fluid  the  following  is  perhaps  as  good 
as  any: 


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Castile  soap,  3  ounces;  water,  1  gallon; 
ammonia,  6  ounces;  alcohol,  ether,  each,  3  ounces; 
glycerine,  2  ounces;  oil  of  citronella  or  myrbane, 
10  drops. 

To  Remove  the  Smell  of  Paint — First  renaer 
the  room  as  nearly  as  possible  air-tight  by  clos- 
ing the  windows,  doors,  and  other  openings. 
Place  a  vessel  of  lighted  charcoal  in  the  room, 
and  throw  on  it  two  or  three  handfuls  of  juni- 
per berries.  After  24  hours  the  smell  will  have 
entirely  disappeared. 

Gum  Arabic  Substitute — Lime,  slaked,  3 
ounces;  sugar,  granulated,  12  ounces;  water,  36 
ounces;  glue,  enough.  Dissolve  the  sugar  in 
the  water,  then  boil  and  add  the  lime.  In  a 
few  days  the  lime  sinks  to  the  bottom,  leaving 
a  clean,  thick  mucilage,  fully  as  adhesive  as  if 
made  with  gum,  1  or  2  ounces  of  good  glue, 
added  to  15  ounces  of  the  solution,  keeps  it  fluid. 

Superior  Liquid  Glue — Gelatine,  glue  (Rus- 
sian) each,  2^  drachms;  acetic  acid  (glacial) 
alcohol,  acetic  acid  (20  p.  c),  2  ounces  each; 
alum,  2  grains. 

Put  the  gelatine,  glue  and  acetic  acid  over  a 
water  bath  until  liquid,  then  add  the  alum  and 
alcohol.  Wlien  thoroughly  mixed,  fill  into 
appropriate  bottles. 


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"  Schic-Liao,"  or  Chinese  Putty — Slaked  lime 
powder,  54  parts;  powdered  alum,  0  parts; 
fresh  blood,  well  stirred,  40  parts. 

Mix  thoroughly  until  a  smooth  mass  is 
obtained  of  the  consistency  of  a  salve.  In  this 
condition  it  is  one  of  the  finest  cements  for  por- 
celain, marble,  or  stoneware.  When  made  of 
thinner  consistency  it  is  employed  for  rendering 
water-proof  all  kinds  of  objects,  and  the  Chinese 
apply  it  to  houses,  kegs,  etc.,  or  for  making 
pasteboard  as  hard  as  wood. 

Fluid  Sealing  Wax — Melt  together  venice 
turpentine,  2  parts;  white  shellac,  5  parts. 
When  somewhat  cooled  add  alcohol,  10  parts. 
The  color  is  supplied  by  rubbing  up  with  a  lit- 
tle alcohol,  to  form  a  paste,  cinnabar,  5  parts. 
This  sealing  wax,  kept  in  convenient  bottles,  is 
rendered  fluid  for  use  l)y  immersing  the  bottle 
in  warm  water. 

Stamping  Inks — The  following  formulas  fur- 
nish inks  serviceable  for  either  metal  or  rubber 
stamps: 

1.  Ultramarine,  25;  olive  oil,  75  parts. 

2.  Ultramarine,  5;  Paris  blue,  10;  olive  oil, 
85  parts. 

3.  Verdigris,  25;  oleic  acid,  5;  olive  oil,  70 
parts. 


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4.  Cinnibar,  40;  olive  oil,  GO  parts. 

5.  Gas  soot,  15;  olive  oil,  85  parts. 
Erasive  Ink — The  following  composition,  it  is 

claimed,  will  remove  ink  or  writing  fluids  from 
paper,  cloth,  etc.: 

In  2  quarts  of  water  dissolve  4  ounces  of  citric 
acid  and  then  add  from  6  to  8  ounces  of  a  con- 
centrated solution  of  borax.  This  is  solution 
No.  1.  To  prepare  solution  No.  2,  add  to  2 
quarts  of  water  f  pound  of  chloride  of  lime; 
shake  well  and  set  aside  for  about  a  week;  decant 
and  add  from  6  to  8  ounces  of  concentrated 
solution  of  borax. 

This  composition  is  used  by  saturating  the 
ink  spot  with  solution  No.  1,  removing  excess  of 
liquid  with  a  blotter  and  then  applying  solution 
No.  2.  When  the'stain  has  disappeared,  apply 
the  blotter  and  wash  the  spot  by  the  alternate 
use  of  clear  water  and  blotting  paper. 

Ink  destroyed  in  such  a  manner  cannot  well 
be  brought  to  view  again  by  chemicals.  Tannic 
or  gallic  acids  will  sometimes  restore  obliterated 
writing. 

Alizarin  Ink — Alizarin  paste,  grams  15; 
sodium  carbonate,  grams  7;  logwood  extract, 
grams  25;  water,  grams  1,000.  Dissolve  the 
carbonate    in    a   little   water;    add  the  alizarin 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  133 

paste,  and  lastly  the  logwood  dissolved  in  the 
remainder  of  the  water,  and  filter.  Transfer 
the  liquor  to  a  rather  large  bottle,  drop  in  a  few 
nails  and  expose  the  whole  to  the  sunlight  for 
about  a  week,  with  occasional  shaking.  The 
ink  is  now  finished.  It  only  needs  decanting 
and  the  addition  of  4  or  5  grams  of  carbolic 
acid  to  insure  its  keeping. 

Indelible  Ink — Toluidin,  parts  10;  aniline 
oil,  parts  25U;  dissolve  and  add  hydrochloric 
acid,  mucilage,  each  parts  480. 

The  mordant  consists  of  potassium  hydrate, 
ammonia  chloride,  parts  2;  copper  sulphate, 
parts  4;  water,  parts  144;  mucilage,  parts  48. 

New  Sympathetic  Ink  —  Write  with  plain 
water  on  dry  finished  paper  and  allow  to  dry. 
Exposing  this  paper  to  iodine  vapors,  the  writ- 
ing will  appear  in  violet  on  a  yellow  brown 
background.  Wetting  this  the  paper  will  turn 
blue,  showing  the  tracings  in  dark,  bluish  violet. 

To  Make  Water  Cold  for  Summer — It  may  be 
kept  nearly  as  cold  as  ice  water  by  surrounding 
the  pitcher  or  jar  with  several  folds  of  coarse 
cotton,  to  be  constantly  wet.  The  evaporation 
carries  off  the  heat  inside,  and  it  will  be  reduced 
almost  to  freezing.  In  India  and  other  tropical 
regions  this  is  common. 


134  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

Horse  Flies — To  prevent  horses  being  teased 
with  llies,  take  2  or  3  small  handsful  of  walnut 
leaves,  upon  which  pour  2  or  3  quarts  of  soft 
cold  water;  let  it  infuse  one  night;  pour  the 
whole  next  morning  into  a  kettle  and  let  it  boil 
for  a  quarter  of  an  hour;  when  cold  it  will  l^e 
ready  for  use. 

Nothing  more  is  required  than  to  moisten  a 
sponge  with  the  liquid  and,  before  the  horse 
goes  out  of  the  stable,  let  those  parts  which  are 
most  irritable  be  smeared  over  with  the  liquid, 
namely,  between  and  upon  the  ears,  the  flanks, 
etc. 

French  Chemical  Soap — Take  5  pounds  castile 
soap,  cut  fine;  1  pint  alcohol,  1  pint  soft  water, 
2  ounces  aquafortis,  ^  ounce  lamp  black,  2 
ounces  saltpetre,  3  ounces  potash,  1  ounce  cam- 
phor, and  4  ounces  cinnamon  in  powder.  First 
dissolve  the  soap,  potash  and  saltpetre  by  boil- 
ing; then  add  all  the  other  articles  and  continue 
to  stir  until  it  cools;  then  pour  it  into  a  box  and 
let  it  stand  24  hours,  then  cut  into  cakes.  For 
taking  oil,  grease  and  tar  from  clothes,  etc., 
there  is  nothing  superior.  It  can  be  manufact- 
ured and  sold  at  100  per  cent  profit. 

Tar  Syrup  for  the  Lungs,  Coughs,  etc. — Take 
a  teacupful  of  common  tar,  such  as  the  farmers 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  135 

use  for  their  wagous,  and  loaf  sugar,  2  pounds; 
water,  1  quart. 

Put  them  into  a  tin  dish  and  see  that  the 
sugar  is  dissolved;  then  boil  2  hours  and  remove 
from  the  stove  and  let  it  stand  until  cold  with- 
out stirring,  then  pour  off  the  syrup. 

Rowland's  Maccassar  Oil — Eight  ounces  sweet 
oil,  60  drops  cantharides,  10  drops  oil  of  rose, 
00  drops  each  oil  of  bergamot  and  oil  of  lemon, 
alkanet  sufficient  to  color  it. 

Rosin  Ointment — Composed  of  2  ounces  of 
yellow  wax,  5  ounces  of  white  rosin  and  7  ounces 
of  hog's  lard;  these  must  be  slowly  melted 
together  and  stirred  constantly  with  a  stick  till 
completely  mixed. 

This  ointment  is  sometimes  used  in  treating 
scalds  and  burns,  also  for  dressing  blisters  when 
it  is  wished  to  keep  up  a  discharge  from  them 
for  i\  few  days.     This  is  a  stimulating  ointment. 

Waterproof  and  Fireproof  Cement  for  Roofs 
of  Houses — Slack  stone  lime  in  a  large  tub  or 
barrel  with  boiling  water,  covering  the  tub  or 
barrel  to  keep  in  the  steam.  When  thus  slacked 
pass  0  quarts  through  a  fine  sieve;  it  will  then 
be  in  a  state  of  fine  flour.  To  this  add  1  quart 
rock  salt  and  1  gallon  of  water.  Boil  the  mix- 
ture and  skim  it  clean.     To  every  5  gallons  of 


13G 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


this  skimmed  mixture  add  1  pound  of  alum  and 
J  pound  of  copperas;  by  slow  degrees  add  ^ 
pound  potash  and  4  quarts  fine  sand  or  wood 
ashes  sifted.  Both  of  the  a])ove  will  admit  of 
any  coloring  you  please. 

It  looks  better  than  paint  and  is  as  durable 
as  slate. 

Sassafras  Mead  —  This  is  a  very  pleasant, 
wholesome  and  cheap  beverage  in  warm  weather. 
Stir  gradually  with  2  quarts  of  boiling  water  3| 
pounds  of  good  West  Indian  molasses  and  ^ 
pound  of  tartaric  acid.  Stir  it  well,  and  when 
cool  strain  it  into  a  large  jug  or  pan;  then  mix 
in  4  ounce  of  essence  of  sassafras.  Transfer  it 
to  clean  bottles  (it  will  fill  about  ^  dozen),  cork 
it  tightly  and  keep  it  in  a  cool  place. 

To  prepare  a  glass  of  it  for  drinking,  pour  a 
little  of  the  mead  into  a  tumbler,  stir  into  it  a 
small  quantity  of  carbonate  of  soda  and  then 
add  sufficient  ice  water  to  half  fill  the  glass; 
give  it  a  stir  and  it  will  immediately  foam  up  to 
the  top. 

About  '?{  pound  of  carbonate  of  soda  is  suffi- 
cient for  above. 

Odor  from  Perspiration — Remedy — This  very 
great  source  of  annoyance  may  be  entirely  re- 
moved as  follows; 


CAPTIVR    SECRETS.  137 

Mix  a  tablespoonlul  of  the  compound  spirits  of 
ammonia  in  a  small  basin  of  water.  By  wash 
iug  the  arms,  armpits  and  hands  with  this  solu- 
tion, the  skin  will  be  left  clean  and  sweet.  It  is 
cheap  and  harmless;  and  is  much  preferable  to 
the  perfumes  and  unguents  which  cover  up  and 
disguise  but  do  not  correct  the  cause. 

Substitute  for  Coffee — Scrape  clean  8  or  4 
good  parsnips,  cut  them  into  thin  slices,  bake 
till  well  brown,  grind  or  crush,  and  use  in  the 
same  manner  as  coffee,  from  which  it  is  scarcely 
distinguishable.  This  is  not  only  a  beverage 
equally  good  as  coffee,  but  is  likewise  a  cure  for 
asthma. 

Tooth  Powder,  No.  4 — Take  2  ounces  pre- 
pared chalk,!  drachm  gum  myrrh,  in  fine  powder; 
^  ounce  Peruvian  bark;  1  ounce  white  sugar;  1 
ounce  rose  pink;  mix  well.  This  is  one  of  the 
best  tooth  powders  in  use;  it  cleans  the  teeth, 
hardens  the  gums  and  sweetens  the  breath, 
and  can  be  made  and  sold  at  a  moderate 
price. 

For  Whooping  Cough — Dissolve  a  scruple  of 
salt  of  tartar  in  ^  pint  of  water;  add  to  it  10  grains 
of  cochineal;  sweeten  it  with  sugar.  Give  to  an 
infant  the  ^ih.  part  of  a  tablespoonful  4  times  a 
day;  2  years  old,  J   a  spoonful;    from  4  years, 


138  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

a  tablespoouful.  This  is  a  very  successful 
mixture. 

Prize  Liquid  Blacking — Equal  to  any  made. 
Use  28  pounds  ivory  black,  in  fine  powder;  8 
pounds  treacle;  1  pint  refined  or  droppings 
sweet  oil;  1  gallon  good  malt  vinegar;  2  gallons 
stale  but  good  beer;  2  ounces  oil  of  vitriol;  G 
gallons  soft  water  distilled.  Mix  treacle  and 
water  together;  and  to  powder  add  oil  till  well 
mixed;  then  add  porter  and  vinegar  in  pan;  stir 
well  togetlier  1  hour  with  stick,  then  till  for  use. 

This  excellent  prize  blacking  meets  with  ready 
sale  to  grocers,  &c.,  at  a  profit  of  $8  to  $10  per 
gross.  A  person  trying  its  virtues  once  will  be 
induced  to  take  none  other  in  the  future. 

Dr.  Davies'  Gout  Mixture — One  ounce  wine  of 
colchicum,  1  ounce  spirit  of  nitrous  ether;  2 
scruples  iodine  of  potassium,  2  ounces  distilled 
water.  Mix.  A  teaspoouful  in  camomile  tea 
2  or  3  times  a  day. 

To  Perfume  Clothes — Take  1  ounce  each, 
cloves,  cedar  and  rhubarb;  pulverize  and 
sprinkle  it  in  the  chest  or  drawer. 

It  will  create  a  beautiful  scent,  and  prevent 
moths. 

Nerve  Invigorating  —  One  ounce  juniper 
berries,  2  ounces  orris  root,  1  ounce  bitter  bugle, 


CAPTIVE    SECRET'?.  139 

3  ounces  camomile  flowers;  Ijreak  them  up  fine, 
steep  1  tablespoonful  in  half  a  })int  of  boiling 
water,  and  drink  it  through  the  day.  Take  a 
dose  of  ])ills  twice  a  week. 

Yellow  Ink — A  little  alum  added  to  saffron 
makes  a  beautiful  yellow  ink. 

Peasley's  Cement — Prepare  a  solution  of  200 
parts  of  white  glue  in  water;  50  parts  of  isin- 
glass, 3  ofgum  arable,  and  3  of  gum  tragacanth; 
and  finally  another  of  1  part  of  bleached  shellac 
in  alcohol.  Then  pour  these  3  solutions 
together,  mix  them  with  24  parts  of  white  lead, 
and  at  last  12  parts  of  the  best  glycerine  and 
200  parts  of  alcohol.  The  mastic  thus  obtained 
should  be  immediately  put  up  in  1  ounce  bottles 
and  well  corked. 

This  article  is  sold  ra2iidly  in  our  streets  from 
a  wagon,  containing  a  bale  of  hay;  the  traces 
are  put  together  with  it,  thus  showing  its  dura- 
bility and  strength,  which  is  a  good  advertise- 
ment.    Try  it  and  be  convinced. 

Dr.Stryker's  Eye  Water — Mix  1  grain  tartaric 
acid,  2  grains  chloride  of  zinc  and  2  ounces  soft 
water.  Wet  a  soft  rag  with  this  preparation 
and  wash  the  eyes  2  or  3  times  a  day,  and  let  a 
few  drops  fall  into  each  eye.  Just  before  retir- 
ing is  the  proper  time  to  bathe  it  once. 


140  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

There  are  fortunes  made  and  still  making  in 
these  simple  preparations  for  the  eyes. 

Bookbinders'  Paste — Mix  vvhcaten  flour  first 
in  cold  water,  then  boil  it  till  it  be  of  a  glutinous 
consistence;  this  method  makes  common  paste. 
Mix  a  fourth,  fifth  or  sixth  of  the  weight  of  the 
flour,  powdered  alum,  and  if  required  stronger, 
add  a  little  powdered  rosin. 

A  business  can  be  made  in  the  manufacturing 
of  this  article  alone. 

Curry  Powder — Take  2  ounces  of  tumeric,  6 
ounces  of  coriander  seed,  h  ounce  of  powdered 
ginger,  2  drachms  of  cinnamon,  6  drachms  of 
cayenne  pepper,  4  drachms  of  black  pepper,  1 
drachm  of  mace  and  cloves  powdered  fine,  2 
drachms  of  pimento,  4  drachms  of  nutmeg,  and 
1^  ounces  fennel  seed;  powder  finely,  mix,  dry, 
and  bottle  for  use. 

This  can  be  sold  at  grocery  stores  very 
readily  if  put  up  nicely,  and  will  be  found  by  an 
epicure  to  be  nice  to  eat  with  meats,  etc. 

Freckles— To  Remove  —  Rose-water,!  pint; 
alum,  pulverized,  and  lemon-juice,  of  each,  1 
ounce.     Apply  at   night. 

To  Marble  Books  or  Paper — Marbling  of 
books  or  paper  is  performed  thus: — Dissolve 
4    ounces  of   gum    arabic  in  2  quarts    of   fair 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  141 

water;  then  provide  several  colors  mixed  with 
water  in  pots  or  shells,  and  with  pencils  pecu- 
liar to  each  color;  sprinkle  them  by  way  of 
intermixture  upon  the  gum  water,  which  must 
be  put  into  a  trough,  or  some  broad  vessel;  then, 
with  a  stick,  curl  them,  or  draw  them  out  in 
streaks  to  as  much  variety  as  may  be  done. 
Having  done  this,  hold  your  book,  or  books, 
close  together,  and  only  dip  the  edges  in,  on 
the  top  of  the  water  and  colors,  very  lightly; 
which  done,  take  them  off,  and  the  plain 
impression  of  the  colors  in  mixture  will  be  upon 
the  leaves;  doing  as  well  the  ends  as  the  front 
of  the  book  in  like  manner,  and  afterwards  glaz- 
ing the  colors. 

Imperial  Pop — Take  3  ounces  of  cream  of 
tartar,  1  ounce  of  bruised  ginger,  IJ  pounds 
of  white  sugar,  1  ounce  of  lemon  juice,  and 
pour  li  gallons  of  boiling  water  on  them;  add 
2  tablespoonsful  of  yeast.  Mix,  bottle,  and  tie 
down  the  corks  as  usual. 

All  small  confectioners  sell  it  at  a  large 
profit. 

Imitation  of  Ebony — Pale-colored  woods  are 
stained  in  imitation  of  ebony  by  washing  them 
with,  or  steeping  them  in  a  strong  decoction  of 
logwood  or    galls,  allowing   them   to  dry,  and 


142  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

then  washing  them  over  with  a  sohition  of  the 
sulphate  or  acetate  of  iron.  When  dry,  they 
are  washed  with  clean  water,  and  the  process 
repeated,  if  required.  They  are  lastly  polished 
or  varnished. 

Chemical  Renovating  Balls — Quarter  ounce 
of  Fuller's  earth,  \  ounce  of  pipe-clay,  1  ounce 
salt  of  tartar,  1  ounce  beef  gall,  1  ounce 
spirits  of  wine.  Pound  the  hard  parts,  and 
mix  the  ingredients  well  together.  Wet  the 
stain  with  cold  water,  rub  it  well  with  this 
ball,  then  sponge  it  with  a  wet  sponge  and  the 
stain  will  disappear. 

All  kinds  of  grease,  paint,  pitch  and  tar  can 
be  taken  out  from  silks,  linen,  woolen,  carpets, 
hats,  coats,  &c.,  without  fading  the  color  or 
injuring  the  cloth. 

Almond  Flavor — Dissolve  1  ounce  of  essen- 
tial oil  of  bitter  almonds  in  1  pint  of  spirits 
of  wine.  Used  as  flavoring  for  cordials,  and 
perfuming  pastry.  In  large  quantities  exceed- 
ingly poisonous.  A  few  drops  only  should  be 
used  to  several  pounds  of  syrups,  pastry,  &c. 

Anglo-Japanese  Work — This  is  an  elegant  and 
easy  domestic  art.  Take  yellow  withered  leaves, 
dissolve  gum,  black  paint,  copal  varnish,  &c. 
Any  articles  may  be  ornamented  with  these  sim- 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  143 

pie  materials.  An  old  work-box,  tea-caddy, 
flower-pots,  fire-screens — screens  of  all  descrip- 
tions, work-boxes,  &c.  Select  perfect  leaves, 
dry  and  press  them  between  the  leaves  of  books; 
rub  the  surface  of  the  article  to  be  ornamented 
with  fine  sand-paper,  then  give  it  a  coat  of  fine 
black  paint,  which  should  be  procured  mixed  at 
a  color-shop.  When  dry,  rub  smooth  with 
pumice-stone,  and  give  2  other  coats.  Dry. 
Arrange  leaves  in  any  manner  and  variety, 
according  to  taste.  Gum  the  leaves  on  the 
under  side,  and  press  them  upon  their  places. 
Then  dissolve  some  isinglass  in  hot  water  and 
brush  it  over  the  work.  Dry.  Give  3  coats 
of  copal  varnish,  allowing  ample  time  for  each 
coat  to  dry.  Articles  thus  ornamented  last  for 
years,  and  are  very  pleasing. 

Turner's  Cerate — This  consists  of  ^  pound  of 
yellow  wax  and  1  pint  of  olive  oil,  which  are 
to  be  melted  together;  this  being  done,  h  pound 
of  calamine  powder  is  to  be  sifted  in,  and  stirred 
till  the  whole  be  completely  mixed. 

This  is  put  in  small  round  wooden  boxes. 

Spice  Plaster — Half  an  ounce  each,  pulver- 
ized cloves,  cinnamon,  and  cayenne  pepper;  mix, 
and  add  flour  and  wine  of  galls,  or  diluted 
spirits,  to  form  this  plaster, 


144  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

Spread  and  lay  it  as  near  the  diseased  parts  as 
possible.     It  is  excellent  for  pains  and  spasms. 

Leaf  Printing — After  warming  the  leaf  be- 
tween the  hands,  apply  printing  ink,  by  means 
of  a  small  leather  ball  containing  cotton,  or 
some  soft  substance,  or  with  the  end  of  the 
finger.  The  leather  ball  (and  the  finger  when 
used  for  that  purpose),  after  the  ink  is  applied 
to  it,  should  be  pressed  several  times  on  a  piece 
of  leather,  or  some  smooth  surface,  before  each 
application  to  the  leaf,  that  the  ink  may  be 
smoothly  and  evenly  applied.  After  the  under 
surface  of  the  leaf  has  been  sufficiently  inked, 
apply  it  to  the  paper,  where  you  wish  the  impres- 
sion; and,  after  covering  it  with  a  slip  of  paper, 
use  the  hand  or  roller  to  press  upon  it,  as 
described  in  the  former  process. 

Even  for  past-time,  this  art  will  be  beneficial, 
and   many  instances  profita])le. 

To  "Write  Secretly  onaPocket  Handkerchief. -- 
Dissolve  alum  in  pure  water,  and  write  upon  a 
fine  white  handkerchief,  which,  when  dry,  will 
not  be  seen  at  all;  but  when  you  would  have  the 
letters  visible,  dip  the  handkerchief  in  pure 
water,  and  it  will  be  of  a  wet  appearance  all 
over,  except  where  it  was  written  on  with  the 
alum  water. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  14-") 

You  may  also  write  with  alum  water  upon 
writing  paper,  which  will  not  be  visible  till 
dipped  ill  water. 

Zinc  Ointment.— Rub  well  together  I  ounce  of 
oxide  of  zinc,  and  0  ounces  of  hog's  lard.  This 
ointment  is  useful  for  chilblains;  it  is  also  com- 
monly used  for  dressing  the  sores  remaining 
after  scalds  and  burns,  to  absorb  the  great  dis- 
charge which  generally  follows;  and  it  is  a  very 
good  application  to  cracked  skin,  from  which  a 
watery  fluid  oozes  and  irritates  the  neighboring 
skin. 

Put  in  metal  boxes. 

Taffy  for  "Whooping  Cough.— Take  1  pound 
of  treacle;  ^  pound  of  moist  sugar;  a  piece  of 
butter,  the  size  of  a  walnut;  a  teaspoonful  of 
ginger  or  lemon-peel,  or  oil  of  peppermint;  and 
^  a  teaspoonful  of  jalap.  Boil  them  together 
till  it  will  set  firm  in  a  basin  of  cold  water.  It 
requires  stirring  while  boiling,  and  takes  a  long 
time  to  boil. 

Make  into  small  squares  for  sale. 

True  Indian  Curry  Powder.— Four  ounces 
turmeric,  11  ounces  coriander  seed,  ^  ounce 
cayenne,  5  ounces  black  pepper,  2  ounces  pim- 
ento, ^  ounce  of  cloves,  3  ounces  of  cinnamon,  2 
ounces   ginger,    3   ounces    cumin   seed.  1  ounce 


146  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

shallots.     All  these   ingredients  should  be  of  a 
fine  quality,  and  recently  ground  or  powdered. 

An  Excellent  Paste  for  Gloves. — Half  an 
ounce  lic^uor  ammonia,  10  ounces  chloride  of 
potash,  1  pound  cured  soap,  ^  pint  of  water; 
dissolve  the  soap  in  the  water,  with  a  gentle 
heat,  then,  as  the  mixture  cools,  stir  in  the  other 
ingredients.  Use  it  by  rubbing  it  over  the 
gloves  until  the  dirt  is  removed. 

Prepared  Ox  Gall,  for  Removing  Spots. — Boil 
together,  1  pint  of  ox  gall  and  2  ounces  of  pow 
dered  alum;  to  which,  add  2  ounces  of  common 
salt;  let  the  liquor  settle,  add  a  few  drops  of 
essence  of  lemon,  pour  it  off  into  a  bottle,  and 
cork  tightly. 


DISINFECTANTS    AND     THEIR     APPLICA- 
TION DURING  CHOLERA  EPIDEMICS. 

Although  a  serious  outbreak  of  the  scourge  in 
this  country  is  not  to  be  feared,  still  it  is  well 
to  consider  what  are  thought  the  best  methods 
of  disinfection  for  checking  the  ravages  of  this 
disease.  The  instructions  next  following  are,  in 
substances,  those  promulgated  by  the  German 
imperial  sanitary  board. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  147 

I.  Disinfectants. 

1.  Milk  of  Lime. — Into  a  proper  vessel  put  1^ 
pints  of  water  and  place  in  it  1  quart  of  fresh 
quick  lime  in  small  pieces.  When  the  quick- 
lime has  absorbed  the  water  and  become  a  dry 
powder,  add  <U  pints  more  of  water.  Preserve 
n  a  well-closed  jar.     Stir  before  using. 

2.  Chloride  of  Lime. — A  good,  fresh  article 
only  should  be  sold.  The  solution  of  chloride 
of  lime  is  made  by  stirring  2  parts  into  100  parts 
of  cold  water.  The  clear  solution  is  decanted 
from  the  sediment. 

3.  Solution  of  Soft  Potash  (Green)  Soap. — 
Dissolve  3  parts  of  soft  soap  in  100  parts  of  hot 
water. 

4.  Solution  of  Carbolic  Acid.— Dissolve  1 
part  of  commercial  so-called  100  per  cent  car- 
bolic acid  in  20  parts  of  solution  of  soft  soap 
(No.  3).  If  pure  crystallized  carbolic  acid  is 
preferred,  the  presence  of  soap  in  the  water  is 
superfluous;  but  while  this  article  is  more  expen- 
sive, it  is  not  superior  for  disinfecting  purposes 
to  the  100-per  cent  carbolic  acid,  so  called. 

5.  Steam  Chambers. — These  may  be  arranged 
for  steam  jets  at  212°F.,  or  for  steam  under  a 
pressure  of  not  less  than  1 -tenth  atmosphere. 


148  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

G.  Boiling  Water. — The  articles  to  be  disin- 
fected must  be  entirely  covered  by  water  and 
the  latter  must  be  kept  boiling  for  at  least  30 
minutes. 

II.  Application  of  the  Disinfectants. 

1.  The  Excreta  of  Cholera  Patients  (stools 
and  vomits)  are  collected  as  far  as  possible  in  a 
vessel  and  mixed  with  an  equal  volume  of  milk 
of  lime.  Let  stand  1  hour  before  removing.  Or 
stir  from  2  to  3  heaping  tablespoon fuls  of  dry 
chloride  of  lime  into  each  pint  of  dejecta  and  let 
stand  for  15  minutes  before  removing. 

2.  The  Hands  and  Other  Portions  of  the 
Body  must  be  disinfected  by  thoroughly  wash- 
ing, either  with  solution  of  chloride  of  lime  or 
solution  of  carbolic  acid,  whenever  they  have 
come  in  contact  with  infected  material  (dejecta, 
linen,  etc). 

3.  Bed  Linen,  Garments,  Towels,  and  all 
other  textile  goods  permitting  washing,  must  be 
soaked  in  solution  of  soft  soap  or  solution  of 
carbolic  acid,  immediately  after  being  soiled. 
Let  the  articles  remain  12  hours  in  the  carbolic 
acid  solution,  or  24  hours  in  the  soft  soap  solu- 
tion before  rinsing  and  washing. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  149 

If  steam  heat  or  boiling  is  to  be  employed, 
then  the  fabrics  are  saturated  with  disinfecting 
solution  No.  3  or  4,  and  laid  aside  in  well  closed 
receptacles,  or  tied  up  in  a  cloth,  also  moist 
with  the  same  solution. 

4.  Garments  and  Other  Fabrics  that  cannot 
be  washed  are  subjected  to  steam  heat.  Leather 
goods  are  cleaned  with  either  solution  No.  4  or 
2. 

5.  Wood  and  Metal  work  is  disinfected  by- 
washing  with  solution  No.  4  or  3.  Treat  the 
floor  in  the  same  manner,  or  apply  milk  of  lime 
and  let  remain  for  2  hours  before  washing  away. 
All  rags  thus  used  are  to  be  burned. 

Cholera  and  Diarrhoea  Mixtures. 

The  following  are  the  most  largely  used  and 
well-known  mixtures  used  for  Cramps,  Colic, 
Cholera  Morbus,  Diarrhoea,  and  Bowel  com- 
plaints generally.  They  are  useful  in  the  first 
stages  of  Asiatic  Cholera,  especially  the  mixture 
of  Thielmann. 

The  dose  of  these  mixtures  for  adults  is  uni- 
formly from  25  to  30  drops,  in  a  little  water, 
repeated  if  necessary  every  hour. 

These  preparations    all    contain   opium,  and 


150  CAPTIVE    SECRETS, 

should  not  be  given  to  children  unless  the  opium 
is  left  out.  The  most  common  and  simple  remedy 
for  Diarrhoea  in  children  is  fresh  chalk  mixture. 

The  "Sun"  Cholera  Mixture. —  Tincture  of 
opium,  tincture  of  capsicum,  tincture  of  rhubarb, 
spirits  of  camphor,  spirits  of  peppermint,  of 
each  1  fluid  ounce. 

SquihVs  Diarrhoea  Mixture. — Tincture  of 
opium,  tincture  of  capsicum,  spirits  of  camphor? 
each,  1  fluid  ounce;  chloroform,  180  m.;  alcohol, 
enough  to  make  5  fluid  ounces. 

Thielmann's  Diarrhoea  Mixture. — Wine  opium 
1  fluid  ounce;  tincture  of  valerian,  H  fluid 
ounces;  ether,  4  fluid  drachms;  oil  of  peppermint, 
1  fluid  drachm;  fluid  extract  ipecac  15  m.;  alco- 
hol, enough  to  make  4  fluid  ounces. 

Looniis^  Diarrhoea  Mixture.  —  Tincture  of 
opium  and  rhubarb,  each  4  fluid  drachms;  tinc- 
ture of  catechu  compound,  1  fluid  ounce;  oil  of 
sassafras,  20  m.;  tincture  of  lavender  compound, 
enough  to  make  4  fluid  ounces. 

Velpeau's  Diarrhoea  Mixture. — Tincture  of 
opium,  tincture  of  catechu  compound,  spirits  of 
camphor,  of  each  1  fluid  ounce. 

Supreme  Nectar — Put  into  a  9  gallon  cask,  0 
pounds  of  moist  sugar,  5  ounces  of  bruised  gin- 
ger, 4  ounces  of  cream   of  tartar,  4   lemons,  8 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  151 

ounces  of  yeast,  and  7  gallons  of  boiling  water. 
Work  two  or  three  days,  strain,  add  1  pint  of 
brandy,  bung-very  close,  and  in  14  days  bottle 
and  wire  down. 

Eureka  Vermifuge — Take  ^  gallon  castor  oil; 
^  pound  wormseed-oil;  |  ounce  oil  of  aniseed; 
2  ounces  (each)  tincture  of  myrrh  and  pinkroot; 
1  ounce  senna.  Boil  the  pinkroot  and  senna 
together  in  2  quarts  of  water;  strain  and  boil 
down  one-half;  mix  all  together  and  shake 
well,  eo  that  it  shall  be  mixed  thoroughly  while 
you  put  it  into  vials. 

Dose. — 1  teaspoonful,  morning  and  evening 
for  a  child  of  3  years.  Shake  well,  so  that  the 
sediment  is  mixed. 

Cure  for  Hog  Cholera,  No.  1 — 1  ounce  arsenic, 
4  pound  antimonious  sulphide,  4  pound  potas- 
sium nitrate,  1  pound  ferrous  sulphate,  1  pound 
sulphur,  1  pound  madder.  Mix  with  1 2  gallons 
of  slop  and  give  1  pint  to  each  hog,  the  whole 
being  for  fifty. 

Cure  for  Hog  Cholera,  No.  2 — 1  pound  capsi- 
cum, 2  pounds  ferrous  sulphate,  2  pounds  mad- 
der, 5  pounds  calcium  phosphate,  10  pounds 
wood  ashes,  sifted.  This  may  be  administered 
in  the  same  quantity  as  the  foregoing. 

Value  of  Salt  as  a  Manure — Extensive  exper- 


152  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

iments  have  been  made  with  common  salt  as  a 
manure,  until  it  is  well  settled  that  salt  will 
hasten  the  ripening  of  wheat  several  days,  bring- 
ing it  on  before  the  rust  will  affect  it,  gives  a 
more  plump  grain,  brighter  straw,  etc.  It  is 
recommended  to  use  it  in  quantities  from  2  to  4 
bushels  to  the  acre,  sowing  just  before  seeding, 
and  harrowing  it  in  with  the  seed,  or  before 
seeding  if  the  seed  is  to  be  drilled  in.  For  other 
crops  sow  after  the  ground  is  broken,  before 
harrowing. 

Value  of  Wood  Ashes  for  Wheat— Experience 
has  also  shown  that  wood  ashes,  in  quantities 
of  6  to  8  bushels  to  the  acre  have  a  decidedly 
marked  effect;  they  push  the  wheat  ahead  the 
same  as  salt,  several  days,  thus  getting  it  ahead 
of  the  rust,  while  they  also  strengthen  the  stem, 
making  it  less  likely  to  "lodge,"  or  fall  down, after 
which  it  seldom  fills  well.  Ashes  are  certainly 
valuable  upon  or  mixed  into  the  ground  for  any 
crops  and  especially  valuable  in  proper  quanti- 
ties around  fruit  trees. 

Carbolic  Salve — Lard,  1  ounce;  carbolic  acid, 
in  crystals,  8  grains;  simple  cerate,  ^  ounce. 
Rub  them  together  l)y  putting  in  a  little  of  the 
acid  at  a  time,  and  working  thoroughly  together. 

Carbolic  salves  are  being  made  and  sent  out 


Captive  secrets."  153 

for  sale  as  wonderful  "cure-alls,"'  but  the  proba- 
bility is  that  this  preparation  will  be  found  equal 
to  most  of  them.  It  may  be  used  in  chaps,  burns, 
scalds,  bruises,  sores,  tetter,  ringworm,  an.l  other 
diseases  of  the  skin,  especially  those  having  any 
bad  fetor,  or  smell  arising  from  them. 

Alterative  Balls  For  Horses  and  Mules — Yel- 
low,or  crocus  of  antimony,  Venice  turpentine, 
Castile  soap,  niter,  flour  of  sulphur,  of  each,  in 
fine  powder,  2  ounces;  aloes,  in  fine  powder,  4 
ounces;  Ijlack  antimony,  in  powder,  -h  ounce. 
Mix  and  form  into  8  balls,  with  molasses,  or 
honey.  If  the  horse  is  in  good  flesh  give  one 
of  these  balls  each  morning  for  n  week,  fasting 
(on  an  empty  stomach  for  2  or  3  hours),  then 
give  a  mash  of  bran  and  oats  twice  in  the  day, 
or  1  ball  every  other  morning,  for  2  weeks,  as 
may  be  found  best;  but  if  the  horse  is  in 
poor  flesh,  or  low  condition,  give  the  follow- 
ing: 

Niter,  yellow,  or  crocus  of  antimony,  Castile 
soap,  caraway  seeds,  anise  seeds,  turmeric, 
and  ginger,  of  each,  2  ounces.  All  to  be  finely 
pulverized  and  made  into  S  balls,  with  molasses, 
or  honey,  and  give  same  as  the  above.  And  if 
this  course  does  not  clean  off  the  scabs  by  the 
time  the   course  of   balls  is  given,  then  let  the 


154  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

scabs  and  all  irritated  places  be  dressed  with  the 
following: 

Mange  Ointment— Spirits  of  turpentine,  by 
weight  J  pound;  quick  silver,  2  ounces;  hog's 
lard,  ^  pound;  tlour  of  sulphur,  '2  ounces;  train- 
oil,  1  gill.  Rub  the  silver  in  a  mortar  with  the 
turpentine  until  it  is  all  taken  up,  then  add  the 
remainder  and  work  well  together  until  all  are 
united.  For  mange  which  is  a  wrinkled  and 
thickened  skin,  and  for  scab,  after  having 
attended  to  the  condition  of  the  blood,  and  not 
having  effected  a  cure,  this  ointment  must  be 
well  rubbed  upon  every  affected  part,  if  in  warm 
weather,  in  the  sun,  and,  if  in  cold  weather,  be 
warmed  in  with  a  hot  iron,  while  it  is  being 
rubbed  in,  which  will  very  seldom,  if  ever,  fail 
to  work  an  entire  cure,  if  the  blood  has  had  pro- 
per attention. 

Ointment  for  Spavins,  Splints  and  Ring-bones 
— Take  bees-wax,  4  ounces;  hog's  lard,  2  ounces; 
train,  or  common  tanners-oil,  ^  pint;  gum  tur- 
pentine, or  Canada  balsam,  6  ounces.  Simmer 
these  over  a  slow  fire  till  dissolved,  then  put 
them  in  a  jar,  and  add  spirits  of  turpentine,  4 
ounces;  corrosive  sublimate,  in  powder,  |  ounce; 
and  euphorbium,  and  cantharides,  in  powder,  of 
each,  2  ounces.  Stir,  and  when  nearly  cold,  add 


CAPTIVE    SECr.ETS.  155 

oil  of  vitriol,  h  ounce,  then  stir  the  whole  until 
it  stiffens. 

This  is  a  most  excellent  ointment  for  all  pur- 
poses when  blisters  are  retjuired  upon  callouses 
of  joints,  or  tendons,  or  strains  of  long  standing, 
as  of  the  whirl-bone  (patella,  or  knee-cap)  or  of 
the  stifle,  etc.  Where  the  blistering  liniment 
would  be  too  relaxing,  this  is  applicable.  For 
ordinary  purposes,  it  will  be  rubbed  in  for  8 
mornings  in  succession,  using  a  spatula,  scrap- 
ing off,  each  time,  before  the  second  and  third 
application  is  made,  not  scraping  off  the  last 
time,  in  any  case;  but  the  mouth  of  the  animal 
must  be  kept  from  them. 

Hoof  Ointment — Freshly  churned  and  un- 
salted  butter,  and  white,  or  pine  turpentine,  of 
each,  I  pound;  baberry  tallow,  \  pound;  verdi- 
gris, ^  ounce;  oil  of  origanum,  Ih  ounces. 

Let  the  verdigris  be  finely  pulverized,  and  it 
is  best  to  buy  that  which  is  already  pulverized, 
otherwise  the  mortar  must  be  covered  closely 
with  a  cloth,  as  it  is  a  bad  thing  to  breathe,  and 
it  is  very  hard  to  pulverize;  then  melt  the  tallow, 
turpentine  and  butter  together,  and  stir  in  the 
verdigris  and  origanum  (marjoram),  and  keep 
stirred  until  cool  to  preveat  a  settling  of  tht 
verdigris. 


156  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

This  green  ointment  is  valuable  for  contracted 
hoofs,  corked  hoofs,  cuts,  bruises,  etc.;  use  it 
sufficiently  often  to  keep  the  parts  soft. 

Suppurating  Ointment  for  Wounds — Basili- 
con  ointment,  1  ounce;  cantharides,  in  fine  pow- 
der, 4  ounce;  spirits  of  turpentine  by  measure, 
4  ounce.  Mix  thoroughly.  Used  to  cause  a 
wound  to  suppurate,  or  run.  And  in  case  sup- 
puration is  sought,  the  horse  should  have  mashes, 
or  soft  feed,  which  will  aid  the  matturation.  In 
case  of  roweling,  which  however,  is  not  much 
done  now-a-days,  the  rowel  sho.uld  be  dipped 
into  this  before  it  is  inserted. 

Purifying  Powders  For  the  Blood,  For  Horses 
and  Mules — Black  antimony,  finely  powdered, 
cream  of  tartar,  pulverized  niter,  and  flour  of 
sulphur,  of  each,  4  ounces.  All  being  in  fine 
powder,  mix  together,  and  keep  dry,  for  use. 
One  tablespoonful  of  these  powders  may  be 
used  night  and  morning,  mixed  in  bran,  a  little 
w^et,  or  wet  meal,  or  wet  oats,  which  ever  the 
horse  will  eat  best.  To  be  used  in  all  cases  of 
impure  blood,  especially  in  the  spring.  If  stal- 
lions are  fed  this,  it  v/ill  not  only  keep  the 
bowels  cool  and  open,  but  give  them  a  nice  shin- 
ing coat. 

Suppling  Ointment  to  Follow  Blisters,  to  aid 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  157 

the  Growth  of  Hair,  etc — Ointments  of  elder, 
spermaceti  and  marsh-mallovvs,of  each,  2  ounces; 
gum  camphor,  h  ounce,  dissolved  in  the  best 
alcohol,  1  ounce.  Mi.\  all,  and  tie  down  in  a 
small  jar  for  use.  Wash  the  blistered  part 
gently  with  warm  water  and  dry  with  a  dry 
cloth,  then  gently  rub  this  ointment  all  over  as 
far  as  the  blister  extended,  twice  daily;  will  soon 
reproduce  the  hair,  and  keep  the  parts  soft 
while  healing.  It  will  be  found  also  valuable 
in  slight  inflammations  of  the  sheath  of  colts  or 
horses,  or  any  other  irritations. 

Fever  Ball  For  Horses  and  Cattle — Niter,  4 
drachms;  tartar  emetic,  and  camphor  gum,  of 
each  2  drachms.  Molasses  to  make  1  ball;  or 
when  given  to  cattle,  warm  water,  or  gruel,  I 
pint.  Give  twice  daily  until  the  bowels  are 
relaxed. 

How  to  Feed  Sulphur  to  Cattle — Mix  1  pound 
of  sulphur  with  0  pounds  of  salt,  and  place  the 
mixture  in  a  box  where  the  cattle  can  have 
access  to  it.  The  box  should  be  under  shelter 
so  as  not  to  be  dissolved  by  rain  and  dew.  Mr. 
Asa  Bailey  says  in  the  Albany  Cultivator,  that 
he  has  used  this  compound  of  salt  and  sulphur 
twenty  years,  and  has  not  had  a  louse,  or  a  tick 
on  his  cattle  in  that  length  of  time. 


158 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


Solders — Solders  are  of  two  kinds,  hai'd  and 
soft.  Hard  solders  require  a  red  heat  to  melt 
them;  and  are  used  for  gold  and  silver  work, 
steel,  and  gun  metal,  generally  used,  or  fused, 
by  means  of  the  blow-pipe.  The  edges  to  be 
united  must  be  clean — free  from  rust,  grease  or 
dust. 

1.  Hard  Solder,  for  Gold — Gold,  13  grains; 
pure  silver,  4  grains;  pure  copper,  7  grains. 
Melt  together  and  run  into  a  bar,  to  aid  in  roll- 
ing out  thin,  to  cut  easily  into  strips  for  use. 

2.  Another — Another  hard  solder  for  gold  is: 
Take  gold  of  the  quality  desired  to  solder,  6 
parts;  silver,  1  part;  copper,  2  parts — proceed 
as  above. 

3.  Soft  Solder  for  Gold — Gold,  4  parts;  sil 
ver,l  part;  copper,  1  part — proceed  as  in  No.  1. 

4.  Solders  for  Gold  of  Different  Fineness — 
Gold,  4  parts;  silver,  3;  copper,  1;  zinc,  ^  part. 
Used  for  16  carats  gold  and  upwards. 

5.  Gold  and  silver,  3  each;  copper,  same  as 
No.  4.     Used  for  14  carats  in  fineness. 

6.  Gold,  2;  silver,  3;  copper  and  zinc,  same 
as  4  and  5.     Used  for  lower  qualities  than  8. 

Melt  the  gold,  silver  and  copper  in  a  crucible; 
then  add  the  zinc  and  run  into  bars,  rolled  and 
cut,  as  required. 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  159 

7.  Hard  Solder  for  Silver — Fine  silver,  4 
parts;  copper,  1  part;  melted  together  and  rolled 
into  sheets,  to  bo  handily  cut  into  strips. 

8.  Soft  Solder  for  Silver — The  softer  silver 
solder  is  more  generally  used,  when  its 
strength  will  be  sufficient,  as  it  is  easier  fused 
or  melted.  It  consists  of  silver,  2  parts;  brass, 
1  part,  and  a  little  arsenic  added  just  89  it  is 
melted. 

9.  Another — Silver,  19  parts;  sheet  brass,  lU 
parts;  copper,  1  part. 

10.  Solder  for  Plated  Silver — Silver,  1 
drachm;  sheet  brass,  2  pennyweights. 

These  can  be  run  into  convenient  bars  for 
rolling  into  sheets  of  a  convenient  thickness  to 
cut  into  strips  for  use. 

A  strip  of  the  silver  solder  is  put  on  the 
joint  and  the  blow -pipe  soon  melts  it  when  it 
runs  into  the  seam,  filling  it  completely,  if  it 
was  clean,  and  the  proper  flux  used.  These 
solders  can  be  powdered  for  use,  if  deemed 
best. 

11.  Solder  for  White  Metals — Tin,  10  parts; 
copper,  6  parts;  brass,  4.  Melt  the  copper  and 
brass  and  add  the  tin;  then  stir  and  pour  into 
cold  water  which  granulates  it.  It  is  then  dried 
and  pulverized  for  use. 


160  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

If  it  is  desired  to  have  something  to  fuse  or 
melt  easier,  add  2  parts  of  zinc. 

12.  Solder  for  Iron — Sheet  brass  cut  into 
proper  sized  pieces,  and  laid  on  the  joint  with 
powdered  boras.  Held  in  the  fire  with  light 
blowing. 

13.  Solder  for  Tin — The  best  solder  for  tin 
is,  pure  Banca  tin  and  pure  lead,  of  each,  equal 
parts.  As  yet  the  purest  tin  we  have  is  the 
Banca,  which  comes  from  an  island  of  that 
name  off  the  coast  of  Sumatra;  but  discoveries 
of  this  metal  have  recently  been  made  upon  the 
northern  shores  of  Lake  Superior.  Its  quality, 
however,  has  not  yet  been  determined. 

This  last  solder  is  especially  adapted  for  tin 
work,  lead  and  tin  pipes,  etc.;  but  it  is  some- 
times used  on  brass,  copper  and  gun-metal, 
using  for  these  last  a  flux  of  rosin  and  sal- 
ammoniac;  and  for  sheet  iron  soldering  this  last 
flux  is  the  appropriate  one — for  the  more  com- 
mon soldering  purposes  a  solution  of  sal- 
ammoniac  is  run  along  the  seam  with  a  bit  of 
sponge,  fastened  to  a  bit  of  wire,  or  the  chloride 
of  zinc  (all  the  zinc  that  will  dissolve  iu  muri- 
atic acid),  then  powdered  rosin  is  dusted  along 
the  seam  also.  Zinc  is  a  difficult  metal  to 
solder  for  it  oxidizes  (rusts)  so   quickly;   and   it 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  101 

readily  volatilizes  (evaporates)  also,  if  the  heat 
is  too  groat. 

Poisoning  by  Opium,  Morphine,  Laudanum, 
etc. — As  laudanum  is  probably  the  most  com- 
monly resorted  to  by  the  insane,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  destroying  themselves,  the  symptoms, 
treatment,  etc.,  are  as  follows: 

Symptoms — The  symptoms  of  poisoning  by 
opium,  morphine,  or  by  laudanum  would  be  the 
same — stupor  or  insensil^ility,  and  also  a  dispo- 
sition to  sleep,  and  so  far  as  the  person  is  con- 
cerned, an  absolute  inability  to  prevent 
themselves  from  sleeping.  This  indicates,  at 
least,  a  part  of  the 

Treatment — The  person  must  be  aroused  by 
shaking,  and  if  already  very  stupid,  by  dashing 
cold  water  upon  the  f  ace,neck  and  breast,especially 
if  snoring,  or  as  the  doctors  would  say,  ^'ster- 
torous breathing"  has  set  in.  In  the  mean- 
time let  some  one  mix  a  teaspoonful  of  ground 
mustard,  and  J  as  much  salt  in  a  little  warm 
water,  or  strong  coffee,  or  strong  tea,  warm,  and 
pour  it  down,  repeating  it  every  five  to  ten 
minutes  until  free  vomiting  takes  place;  at  the 
same  time  with  an  assistant  upon  each  side 
keep  the  person  in  constant  motion;   no   matter 


162  CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 

how  much  he  may  try  to  lie  down,  for  six  to 
eight  hours,  as  the  effects  of  opium  do  not 
work  off  entirely  in  less  time.  But  feiv,  tem- 
porarily insane,  desire  to  make  the  second 
attempt — the  suffering  is  sufficiently  horrible  to 
arouse  the  better  feelings  of  their  nature,  and 
overcome  the  fatuity  or  illusory  conditions  of 
mind  that  have  led  to  such  an  attempt  to  avoid 
some  imaginary  evil. 

Poisoning  by  Arsenic — This  article  probably 
is,  next  to  laudanum,  the  most  frequently 
obtained  for  the  purposes  of  suicide,  and  as 
"rat-poison,"  etc.,  is  more  frequently  than  any 
other  poison  likely  to  have  accidents  arise  from 
its  being  about  the  house. 

Symptoms — The  first  symptoms  arising  from 
its  use  is  nausea  and  faintness,  which  are  soon 
followed  with  burning  pain  in  the  stomach 
with  obstinate  vomiting,  dryness  of  the  throat, 
with  craving  for  drink;  any  kind  of  which  inten- 
sifies or  increases  the  vomiting;  finally  diarrhaea, 
distended  bowels,  small,  quick  and  feeble  pulse, 
cold  and  clammy  surface,  perhaps  delirium, 
convulsions,  and  death  finally  relieves  the 
sufferer. 

Treatment — Whenever    it    is    believed    that 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  163 

arsenic  has  accideutally  or  intentionally  been 
taken,  if  there  are  eggs  in  the  house  let  the 
whites  of  2  or  3  be  got  down  as  soon  as  possible; 
if  no  eggs  are  at  hand  milk,  or  oil,  or  melted  lard 
be  swallowed,  then  tickle  the  throat  and  fauces 
with  a  feather  or  with  the  finger,  to  excite  vom- 
iting without  delay,  as  every  minute  adds  to  the 
danger;  in  the  meantime  repeat  the  mustard  and 
salt  emetic  as  with  the  laudanum,  also  repeat- 
ing the  oil,  egg,  milk  or  lime  water,  and  the 
emetic  by  the  feather,  finger  or  mustard  for 
several  times  to  get  as  much  of  it  out  of  the 
stomach  as  possible.  And  if  assistants  were  at 
hand  one  should  have  started  to  the  drug  store 
for  the  hydrated  sesqui-oxide  of  iron,  to  be  given 
in  doses  of  a  tablespoonful  every  fifteen  minutes 
until  relief  is  obtained. 

Second — Since  the  use  of  jjaris  green  for  the 
destruction  of  potato  bugs,  the  following  item 
was  published,  I  think,  by  the  Hearth  and 
Home,  showing  how  to  make  a  substitute  for 
the  hydrated  oxide  above  called  for,  or  rather 
what  I  should  call  a  "home  made"'  hydrated 
sesqui-oxide  of  iron,  where  druggists  do  not 
keep  it.  It  will  undoubtedly  be  found  to 
answer  every  purpose  of  the  other.  It  is  made 
as  follows: 


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CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


'Dissolve  copperas  in  hot  water,  keep  warm, 
and  add  nitric  acid  until  the  solution  becomes 
yellow.  Then  pour  in  ammonia  water — common 
hartshorn — or  a  solution  of  carbonate  of 
ammonia  until  a  brown  precipitate  falls.  Keep 
this  precipitate  moist  and  in  a  tightly  corked 
bottle.  A  few  spoonfuls  taken  soon  after  even 
a  bad  case  of  poisoning  with  paris  green  or 
arsenic  is  a  perfect  remedy.  Every  farmer  who 
uses  paris  green  for  the  bugs  should  keep  this 
medicine  always  in  his  house." 

Poisoning  by  Corrosive  Sublimate — Accidents 
sometimes  arise  from  this  article  being  used  in 
solution  to  destroy  bugs  about  the  house,  and  it 
is  occasionally  resorted  to  for  suicidal  pur- 
poses. 

Symptoms — The  symptoms  are  very  similar  to 
those  from  arsenic,  with  the  additional  irritation 
which  extends  to  the  urinary  organs;  and  in 
case  no  relief  is  obtained  and  the  worst  condi- 
tions arise,  the  dryness  of  the  throat  may  even 
prevent  speech,  and  a  doziness  or  stupor  may 
also  arise,  as  in  poisoning  with  laudanum. 

Treatment — White  of  eggs,  milk  mixed  with 
wheat  flour,  or  water  mixed  with  the  same,  as 
thick  as  it  can  be  got  down,  saleratus  water, 
flaxseed  tea,  weak  lye,   any  of  them,  and  the 


CAPTIVE    SECRETS.  165 

prompt  emetic — never  use  lobelia,  or  any  other 
of  the  slow  acting  emetics  in  case  of  poison,  as 
the  sickness  caused  before  they  act  only  makes 
the  case  worse.  If  the  2)atiout  is  saved  in  case 
of  poisoning  by  corrosive  sublimate,  salivation 
will  undoubtedly  arise  to  annoy  them. 

Poisoning  by  Strychnine — Strychnine  is 
sometimes  resorted  to  for  self-destruction,  and 
accidents  have  arisen  fron,  its  having  been  used 
as  a  "rat-poison.''  If  taken  with  a  purpose  for 
destruction,  unless  their  hopes  are  to  go  quickly 
by  taking  a  large  dose,  its  work  is  generally 
quick,  and  the  destruction  pretty  certain — an 
over-dose  may  cause  its  own  rejection  by  vom- 
iting. 

Symjitoms — The  first  sensation  arising  from 
its  use  is  said  to  be  a  feeling  of  weight,  and 
consequent  feel)leness  of  the  limbs,  followed 
with  rigidity  and  spasms  of  the  limbs  in  case  of 
motion;  and  if  the  dose  is  only  such  as  to  take 
its  fullest  effects  the  entire  body  will  be  con- 
vulsed and  the  suffering  extreme;  and  whoever 
sees- it  will  desire  to  be  excused  from  ever 
beholding  it  again — death  closing  the  terrible 
suffering. 

Treatment — A  mustard,  or  mustard  and  salt 
emetic,  as  in  No.  1,  as  there  is  nothing  quicker 


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CAPTIVE    SECRETS 


thau  this;  pour  down  ^  pint  to  1  pint  of  sweet 
oil,  lard  oil  or  melted  lard,  forcing  its  ejection 
by  thrusting  the  finger  down  the  throat  as  soon 
as  the  oil  is  down,  then  repeat  the  oil  again  and 
its  throwing  up  also  in  the  same  manner  for  2 
or  3  times;  then  if  there  is  any  gum  camphor  in 
the  house  give  ^  a  teaspoonf  ul  of  it  in  powder,  and 
repeat  in  15  to  20  minutes  for  2  or  3  times,  and 
if  no  camphor  gum  is  at  hand  give  the  spirits  of 
camphor  in  tablespoonful  doses  2  or  3  times, 
after  which  a  little  chloroform  niay  be  inhaled 
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INDEX. 


Asthma,  Inhalant 7 

Acetate  o£  Ivy,  to  make 97 

Axle  or  Lubricating  Grease.  39 
Alterative  Balls  for  Horses.  153 

Aniseed   Cordial 43 

Arnica  Liniment 54 

Alspice,  Tincture  of 94 

Arnica,  Extract  of 118 

Almond   Bloom  for  Face...  70 

Paste 83 

"  Powder 116 

"  Flavor 142 

Anglo-Japanese  Work 142 


Blacking 66 

"         for  Harness 29 

"         Water-Proof 37 

"         Shoe — Acid  Free..   59 
"         without  Friction..  87 

"         Liquid  Prize 138 

Baking  Powders 29 

No    2 49 

Blackberry  Wine 29 

Blackberries,  Extract  of 88 

Blackberry  Brandy 89 

Babbitt's  Anti-FrictionMetal  41 

Balsam  of  Honey 42 

Basilicon,  Yellow..    63 

Balm  of  Life 96 

Beer.  Root 49 

"      Ginger 114 

"      Spruce  (Powder) 62 

"      Ginger  No.  2 52 

Root  No.  2 115 

Bed  Bug  Poison 59 

No.  2 89 

Bengal  Lights 120 

Bergamotte,  Spirit  of no 


Bitters,  Stoughton 11 

' '         Stomach 26 

"         Brandy 74 

"         Rhubarb 115 

Brown's  Bronchial  Troches  30 

Boots,  Water-Proof 38 

Bronzing  Fluid 58 

"  Leather 59 

Bloom   of  Roses 90 

Blood   Purifier 93 

"        Purifying  the.. 117 

"        Purifier  for  Horses.  .156 

Butter  Jessimine 83 

Bluing  for  Clothes 100 

Bhie,  Liquid 89 

"       Laundry 35 


Candy,  Molasses 5 

"         Kisses 5 

"        Cream 5 

"        Peanut 5 

"        Cream  of,  French. . .     6 
"        Chocolate  Caramels     7 

"        Hoarhound 92 

"        Cough,  Com'n  Twistii7 

Catarrh,  Spray  for 8 

Carriage  Grease 40 

Camphorated  Vinegar 44 

Camphor  Tablets 51 

"          Cerate  for  Chapp- 
ed Hands 63 

Camphor  Balls   to   prevent 

Chaps 70 

Camphor  Ice 89 

Camphorated  Oil 123 

"               "   Liniment.  124 
Camphor   Elixir     for    Cold 
Sores 12, 


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CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


PAGE 

Carminative  Dalbys 28 

Cancer  Ointment 52 

Caustic  Vegetable 102 

Chapped  Hands   Ointment.  81 

Cattle,  Fever  Balls  for 157 

"        Hove  to   Feed    Sul- 

pher  to 157 

Cement,  Marble 25 

"  Stick 26 

"  Diamond 35 

"  Leather 49 

"  Iron 79 

"         Turkish  for  Water 

Pipes 81 

Cement  for  Mending  Boots 

and  Shoes 86 

Cement  for  Mending  Boots 

and  Shoes  No.  2 104 

Cement,    Fire    and    Water- 
Proof  122 

Cement,  Gutta   Percha.    ...126 
•'          Water     and     Fire- 
Proof  for  Houses 135 

Cement,  Peasley's 139 

Celery,  Essence  of 48 

Clean  Steel  and  Iron 65 

Cleaning  Compound  No.  1.129 

"     2.129 

Cleaning  Cream,  Japaneese  129 

Cerate,  Turner's 143 

Chilblain  Ointment 10 

Citrate  Magnesia   ..   42 

Circassian   Cream 77 

Cider,  Home-made 88 

"        Champagne 118 

Cinnamon,  to   Choose 109 

Colds,  Snutt'  for 8 

Cough  Elixir 127 

"      Tincture,    Dr.    Hales  55 
"      Lozenges,  Wister's. .  98 

Cold  Cream 22 

"  "        for  Skin 80 

Clothes  Balls 16 

Cologne  Farina 16 

No.  2 36 

No.  3 37 

No.  4 38 

"         No.  5 39 

No.  7 48 

Court  Plastet  No.  1 27 

Black  No.  2.  47 
Flesh 47 


PAGE 

Cordial,  Peppermint 30 

Aniseed , 43 

'■  Godfrey's 83 

"  Blackberry 94 

"  Irish    An 107 

Congress  Water,  to  Make..  108 

Cloves,  Syrup   ef 121 

Cholera  Epidemics 146 

"         Disinfectants 147 

'        Application  of   Dis- 
infectants  148 

"         Mixtures 146 

"  "        "The  Sun"i50 

"        Cure  for  Hogs,  No.l  151 
"  "       "        "       N0.2  151 

Cloves,  Tincture  of 94 

Complexion,    Milk   of   Al- 
monds     57 

Complexion,  Kalydor  for  the  119 

Clothes,  to  Perfume 138 

Coffee,  Substitute  for 137 

Counters,  to  Cleam  Marble  59 

Corn  Solvent,  Davy's 82 

Coral,    Artificial 88 

"      Baskets,  to  Imitate..  112 

Curry  Powder     140 

"  "      True  Indian..  145 

D 

Depilatory  Chinese 53 

Dye,  Magic  108 

Diarrhea,  Compound  Black- 
berry   Root 17 

Diarrhea  Tincture 17 

"         Mixture 149 

"  "    "The  Sun".  .150 

"  "      Squibbs 150 

"  "      Thielman'si50 

"  '■      Loomis's  . .  150 

"  "      Velpeau's.  .150 

Disinfectants  Cholera 146 

"  Application  of  148 

Drops,    Hot  38 

Drunkeness,  Cure   of 35 

Disentary  and  Bloody  Flux.  125 

E 

Eggs,  to  Color  for  Easter ...  no 

Earache,  Cure  for 48 

Extract  of  Vanilla 14 


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PAoe 

Extract  of  Ginger 25 

"        "    Verbenia 43 

"        •'    Sarsaparilla 68 

"        Sweet  Smelling 90 

Erasive,  Ink 132 

Earth-worms,   to   Keep  Out 

Flower  Pots 60 

Electric  Oil 12 

Essence  of  Peppermint 19 

"  Ginger 95 

"  Celery 48 

Eye  Water,  Dick's 83 

Wilson's 85 

'•         "        Dr.   Stryker's..i39 

Ebony,  Imitation  of 141 

Eudonto 10 

F 

Fever  Sores,  Treatment 7 

"         "        Ointment.: 64 

Fever  and  Ague  Mixture....  92 

Freckle   Lotion 22 

Ointment 74 

"        Wash 113 

"        to  Remove 140 

Freezing  without  Ice 45 

Fertilizing   Mixture   for 

Lawns 61 

Fire-proof  Paper 45 

Fire,  Fountain  of 120 

Fig  Paste  for  Constipation..  99 

Furniture  Polish: 16 

"         Paste 33 

'         Varnish 38 

"         Oil,  Ray's 119 

Flowers,  to  Extract  the  Per- 
fume of  85 

Fly  Destroyer 20 

"  "  Paper 47 

"  "  Water 63 

G 

Glass,  Ground 107 

"      Soluble 112 

Grasses.  Crystallized 34 

Grafting,  Composition  for. .  37 

Gilding,  to  Improve 120 

Gingeretta,  Spanish 53 

Ginger,  Essence 95 

Glue,    for  Labeling  Tin 11 


PAQE 

Glue,   Liquid 14 

No.  2 72 

"      Stick 58 

"    No.  2;  71 

"      Marine 77 

"      Liquid,  very  Strong..  79 

"      Spalding's 100 

"      Liquid,  Superior..   ..130 

Gum  for  Envelopes 108 

Gum  Arabic  Substitute 130 

Gout  Mixture,  Dr.  Davie's.  138 

H 

Hay  Fever  Snuff 8 

Hair,  Tricopherous  for  the.   13 

"      Restorative 22 

"      Dye,  Twigg's 28 

"      The  Care  of 100 

"      Curling  Fluid  No.  1.  ..101 
"  "  "      No.  2.  ..loi 

"  "  "      No.  3.  ..loi 

"  "  "      No.  4. .  .101 

"  "  "     No.  5...  102 

"  "  "      No.  6...  102 

"      Curlilolina  for  the...  10 

Harness  Oil 35 

Honey,  Receipt  for 31 

Honey  Water,  to  Make iig 

Hot  Drops 38 

Horse  Flies,  to  Prevent 134 

Hog  Cholera  Cure  No.  I...151 
"      No.  2. .151 

Horses  Alterative  Balls 153 

"        Blood   Purifying 

Powder 156 

Horses,  Fever  Ball  for 157 

Hungary  Water,  Queen  of..  74 
Hudson's  Lip  Salve 13 


Ink,  Writing,  Green n 

"  Silver 12 

Carmine 18 

Black 19 

Blue 22 

Powders 25 

Purple 30 

Black  No.  2 38 

Violet 45 

Black  No.  3 48 


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CAPTIVE    SECRETS. 


PAQE 

Ink,  Gold 84 

"     Magic 109 

"     Alizarin 132 

Yellow 139 

"     Indelible  No.  1 37 

No.  2 133 

"      Marking 76 

"      Sympathetic 45 

"      New  Sympathetic 133 

"     Stamping  No.  1 131 

No.  2 131 

No.  3 131 

"  "  No.  4 132 

"  "  No.  5 132 

"      Erasive 132 

"      To  Remove  from  Paper  45 

"      Marking  Linen 24 

Itch  Ointment 65 

Insect  Powder   Magnetic...   15 

Insectside,   Universal 60 

"  for  Agriculturist.  60 
Ivory,  to  Shape 123 

J 

Jassimine  Butter 83 

Jellies  without  Fruit 97 

K 

Kalydor  for  the  Complexion.  119 
King  of  Pain 55 

L 

L»BelIe   White 90 

Lavender  Water 102 

Laundry  Blue 35 

Lemons,   Salt  of 83 

Lemonade,  Portable 62 

"  Ginger 62 

"  To  Improve 6g 

Lemon  Sherbet 118 

Liniment,    Universal     for 

Burns 35 

Liniment  for  Frost  Bites. . .  39 

■'  Arnica 54 

White 108 

"  Horse gi 

'•  Camphorated  Oil  .123 
Lotions  for  Scalds  and  Burns  92 
Lozenges,  Cinnamon 93 


PAOE 

Lubricating  Grease,  Axle..  39 
M 

Mange   Ointment 154 

Marble,  Books  or  Paper 140 

Manure,  Value  of  Salt  as..  151 

Marble,  Artificial 121 

Counters  to  Clean..  59 

Mead,  Sarsaparilla 28 

"        Sassafras i36 

Measures,  Table  of 105 

Metal   Powders 34 

Meerscliaums,  to  Color 128 

Milk  of  Wax  for  the  Skin ...  56 

"      "  Roses 99 

"      "  Almonds   for   the 

Complexion 57 

Mustard,    French 87 

Mucilage,  Elastic 59 

N 

Nector,  Supreme 150 

Nerve  Invigorating 138 

Nutmeg,  Essence  of 121 


Orangeade 62 

Oxgall,  Prepared  to  Remove 
Spots ...146 

Ointment,  Scald  Head 41 

"  Ringworm 41 

"  Cancer 52 

"  Fever  Sore 64 

"  Itch 65 

"  Freckle 74 

"  Frosted  Feet 28 

"  Chilblains 10 

"  Chapped  Hands.  81 

"  Cattle 116 

"  Rosin 135 

"  Zinc 145 

"  Mange 154 

"          Spavins,    Splints 
and  Ringbones 154 

Ointment  to  Follow  Blisters 
to  Aid  Growth  of  Hair..  156 

Ointment,  Hoof 155 

"          Suppurating     for 
Wounds 156 


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171 


PAQE 

Oil  for  Harness 35 

Oil,  Sweet,  to  Make   125 

Odontine 9 

Otto  of  Roses 106 

P 

Plasters,  Burgundy  Pitch. . .  32 

"         Adhesive 32 

"         Spice 143 

Paper  Tracing 78 

Paste,  Furniture 33 

Almond 83 

"       Flour 44 

"       Permanent 75 

"       Bookbinder's 140 

"       JujiTbe 91 

"       tor  Gloves, Excellent. 146 

Plate  Powder 106 

Papier   Mache 113 

Paint,   to  remove  smell  of  .130 

"       Cheap,  for  barns 102 

Painters  or  Lead    Paralysis 

of  the  Wrist 103 

Paper,   Fire-proof 45 

Pain   Killer 54 

"  "       No.  2 103 

Plants,  Liquid  for  destroying 

Parasites 60 

Plants,  Chemical  Food  for..  61 

Pasteles  for  Burning 81 

Peppermint,  Essence ig 

"  Lozenges 95 

Pepper,  to  Choose in 

Perspiration,    odor    from — 

Remedy 136 

Perfume,  Clothes 138 

"  Note  Paper 95 

Pills,  Brandreth's 68 

"      Headache 69 

"      PadophylinCompound  72 

"      Rhubarb 84 

"      Lee's 104 

"      Comstock's   Female..  104 

Printing  Leaf 144 

Piles,  Cure  for 96 

Pomade,  Stick 20 

"         Divine 44 

"         Victoria 64 

"         Caster   Oil 46 

"         Golden 15 

Pomatum,  Stick,  White 46 


PAQE 

Pomatum,  Stick,  Black....  53 

Powder.  Gold 71 

Polishing  Paste  for  Metals.  26 
Polish,    French,    for    Boots 

and   Shoes 123 

Pop,  Imperial 141 

Pop  Corn  Balls 55 

Phosphorous   Paste  for  the 
Destruction  of  Rats  and 

Mice 77 

Poisoning  by  Opium,  Mor- 
phine, or  Laudanum^ 
Symptoms  &  Treatment.  161 
Poisoning  by  Arsenic-Symp- 
toms and  Treatment  ...162 
Poisoning  by  Corosive  Sub- 
limate— Symptoms    and 

Treatment 164 

Poisoning    by    Strychnine — 

Symptoms  &  Treatment.  165 
Putty,  Chinese  "Shio  Liao".i3l 

Prunes,    Medicated 85 

Punch,  Arrack  Extract 69 

"       Rum        69 

"      Tea         69 

R 

Rat  Poison,  Spanish 61 

Rat  Exterminator 12 

Rats,  Phosphorous  Paste  for  77 

Razor  Paper 31 

"        Paste   No.  1 47 

No.  2 71 

Reviver  for  Black  Cloth 81 

Renovating  Balls,  Chemical. 142 

Roach  Wafers 46 

Rouge,  French 34 

"        Turkish no 

Rose  Water,  Excellent 116 

Roland's  Maccassar  Oil....  135 

Rosiu  Ointment 135 

Rhubarb  Wine 65 

s 

Salve,  Green   Mountain....  51 

"        Rose  Lip 64 

"        Lip  No.  1 33 

"        Lip  No.  2 48 

"        Hudson's  Lip 13 

"        Hull's  Healing 99 


fg^^THE  EDWARD    ELY    CO.  TAILORS 

Ely  Bldg.  S.  W.  Cor.  Wabash  Ave.  and  Monroe  St. 

CUSTOM   MADE  SHIRTS  A  SPECIALTY 


[q^^THE  EDWARD    ELY   CO.  TAILORS 

Ely  Bldg.  S.  W.  Cor.  Wabash  Ave.  and  Monroe  St. 
CUSTOM   MADE  SHIRTS  A  SPECIALTY 


178 


CAPTIVE   SECRETS 


f  Salve,  Conkling's 109 

"        Carbolic 152 

"        Eureka 26 

Spray  for  Catarrh 8 

Scalds  and   Burns 92 

Salts,  Preston's 61 

Sarsaparilla,  Extracts  of. .. .  68 

Shampooing  Mixture  No.  1.  66 

No.  2.  67 

Starch  Polish  or  Gloss 117 

Satchet  Powder,  Heliotrope  20 

Seawater,  Artificial 10 

Scent  Bags,  Linen 65 

Sweet  Oil,  to   make 125 

Seidlitz  Powder,  to  make  .120 

Scents,    Economical 105 

Sherbet,  Lemon 118 

Silver-Plating  Fluid 21 

Skin,  Milk  of  Wax  for  the..   56 

"      Artificial 67 

Spirit  of  Roses,  to  make 98 

Silvering  Powder 99 

Solder,  Hard  for  Gold  No.  1  158 
"       "        "     No. 2158 

"        Soft     "        "     158 

'•        for  Gold  of  different 

fineness 158 

Solder  for  Gold  and  Silver  158 

"      Hardfor  Silver  No.  1 159 

"      No.  2  159 

"      Plated  Silver 159 

"      White    Metal 159 

"      Iron 160 

"      Lead 98 

"      Tin i6o 

Soldering  Solution. gi 

Scouring  Drops 119 

Shoes,  Dressing  for  Tan...  59 

Soap,    Honey 50 

"        Transparent 93 

"        Toilet 75 

"        Bayberry  or  Myrtle. .  76 
"        French   Chemical.  ..134 

"        Palm 109 

"         Old  Windsor iii 

"        Genuine  Windsor...  24 

"        Erasive 69 

"        Friction 13 

"        Cheap  Hard 18 

"        Washing, 36 

"        Cinnamon 46 

"        Shaving., 22 


PAGE 

Soap,    Complexion 23 

Snuff  for  Hay   Fever 8 

"      for  Colds 8 

"      Cephalic 68 

Squill  Mixture 104 

Syrup,  Cough 34 

Orange 52 

"        Lemon  No.  1 27 

No.  2 70 

"        Quince 94 

"        Blackberry 95 

Rhabarb 98 

"         of  Squills 105 

"        Soothing 54 

"       Tar  for  Lungs 134 


Tracing  Paper 78 

Taffy,  Evarton 122 

Tar  Syrup  for  Lungs 134 

Teeth,  care  of 8 

Tooth  Paste,  Cherry g 

"  "        Damak  Rose,     g 

"  "        Saponaceous.     9 

"  "        Pink 9 

"        Wash  Orris 46 

"        Powder 65 

"  "        Quinine 82 

137 

Toothache    Drops,    Chloro- 
form    ig 

Toothache   Cure,    Instanta- 
neous   93 

Tonic,  Excellent 39 

Tomatoes,  to  dry  for  winter  42 
Turpentine,  Venice g4 


Vanilla,  Extract  of 14 

Varnish,  Carriage 21 

"  Copal 123 

"  Leather 34 

"  Cheap 33 

"  Furniture 38 

White 82 

"  Japan 120 

"  Black  Japan 112 

"         To  color  baskets.  127 

Verbenia,  Extract  of 43 

Vegetable  Caustic 102 


EST.     1853. 


THE  EDWARD    ELY   CO.  TAILORS 

Ely  Bldg.  S.  W.  Cor.  Wabash  Ave.  and  Monroe  St 
CUSTOM   MADE  SHIRTS  A  SPECIALTY 


THE  EDWARD    ELY   CO.  TAILORS 

Ely  BldR.  S.  \V.  Cor.  Waliash  Ave.  and  Monroe  St. 
CUSTOM   MADE  SHIRTS  A  SPECIALTY 


CAPTIVE   SECRETS. 


173 


PAGE 

Vermifuge,  Frey's 109 

"  Eureka 151 

Violet  Powder 44 

Violets,  make  scent  resemb- 
ling  107 

Vinegar,  Camphorated 44 

"  Raspberry 63 

No.  1 67 

•'  No.  2 7o 

"         Aromatic 121 

w 

Wax,  Red  Sealing 23 

"      Black      "      44 

"      Yeliow    "      119 

"      Fluid       "      131 

"      Bottle     "      45 

"      Grafting 50 

"        78 

Wagon  Grease I2i 

Washing  Mixture 33 

Water-proof  Composition..  37 


PAQE 

Water-proof  Boots 38 

Water,    to    make    cold    for 

Summer 133 

Water,  simple  mode  of  puri- 
fying   129 

Wheat,  value  of  wood  ashes 

for 152 

Wine,    Blackberry 95 

"        Rhubarb  No.  1.     ...  43 

No.  2 65 

"        Honey .94 

"        of   Apples,  pure 128 

Worms,  Earth,  to  keep  out 

of  Flower  Pots 60 

Whooping  Cough 137 

Taffy....  145 
Writing  on  Iron  or  Steel...  73 
Write  Secretly  on  Handker- 
chiefs   144 

Y 

Yeast  Cakes iii 


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p*f  cY^fl  (^AB  E  R G  V I N  EYAR DS  /  CE LLARS 


aPA  CO.  CALIFORNIA. 


•;•      CALIFORNIA     '.'^ 

WINES  St  BRANOifES, 

(Jtiicago  MaiQ  Office  XWioe Vaults  77N.Clark  St. 
•^-— -r^^ANv.\NvxNN\\\N\\\\      B p 3 ff c ^? H 1 2  E.Randolph  St. 


Washburn  Crosby's 
Superlative  Flour 


WAY  ABOVE  ALL  OTHER  FLOUR 


EV=I  =  LO   Complexion    Powder 

For  sale  by  all  dealers  or  sent  to  any  address  on  receipt  of 
twenty-five  cents.     Samples  sent  free  on  application. 

$1    BUYS    $2 
Worth  of  Perfumes 

For  one  dollar  we 
send  in  handsome  box 
express  paid,  any  three 
1-oz.  bottles  you  may 
select  Irom  this  list  of 
odors:  Carnation  Pink, 
Crab  Apple  Blossom, 
Jasmine,  Jockey  Club, 
Jacque  Rose,  Lily  of  the 
Valley,  Rose  Geranium, 
Stephanotis,  White  Li- 
lac, White  Rose,  White 
Mg  _    ,  Heliotrope,  Wood  \'io- 

r  lesn»White  and  Olive  Shades    let,  viang  vianu. 

THE  EY-I-LO  CO.,  Perfumers,     358  Dearborn  St.,  Chicago. 

The  Shirk  R^efriqerator  Co. 


Manufacturers  of 


REFRIGERATORS 

COR^ 


For  Families 
Hotels 

Restaurants  and 
Apartment  Houses::: 

Builders  of 

COLD    STORAGE 

HOUSES 

•  •  • 

and  COOLING  ROOMS 

of  Every  Description m»mt^ 


FILLLD 


Aia 


254  E.  Madison  Street,      Chicago,  111. 


EARL  BROS. 

vJeneral   Commission   iVierchants 

FOR    THE    SALE    OF 

BUTTER,    EGGS, 

AND    ALL    KINDS    OF    PRODUCE. 

157 

South  Water  Street 
Chicago. 


Elegant 

Flavoring 

Extracts 

10  c  Lemon 
and  ig^  Vanilla 

CHICAGO  OFFICE  : 

51  Wabash  Ave. 


$7.00 


buys    a    full    si/.e    WHITE    ENAMEL 
IRON   BED  with  brass  trimmiiif^s. 


Iron  beds  arc  all  the 
go,  wooden  beds  are 
played  out. 

Freight  paid. 

Send  for  catalogue. 

Wc  also  make  a 
specialty  of 

Baby  Carriages 

direct  from  factory  to  consumer.  Orders  by 
mail  promptly  attended  to,  and  every  carriage 
guaranteed  to  be  as  represented.  Freight  paid. 
Send  for  catalogue. 

RAISER  MANUFACTURING  CO. 

62-64  Clybourn  Ave.  CHICAGO,  ILL. 


In  winter  use  "Acme"  Buckwheat. 
In  summer  use  *'Acme"  Root  Beer. 

These  Roods  are  guaranteed 
absolutely  pure  by 

\A/.     F.     LANA/, 

Manufacturer  of  Grocers'   Sundries, 

CMJCAC30. 

ASK    YOUR    DEALER    FOR    IT. 

RAVEN'S    HORSE,    CATTLE   AND 

Poultry     F"ood. 

Supersedes  all  Condition  Powders. 

Contains   no  poison.     A  vegetable  compound, 
jrepared  of  health-giving  roots,  herbs,  seeds  and 
jartc.     The  merits  of  this  Food  are  based  on  its 
power  to  restore  the  appetite  and   enable  the  animal  to 
assimilate  and  digest  his  food.     Best  Tonic,  Blood  Purifier 
and  Svstem  Regulator  known    Excellentfor  Breeding  Ani- 
mals; will  make  Hens  lay;  cures  Cholera,  Roup,  etc.  lib  can,  i'K.^Vlbs.,  $1. 

Manufactured  by   L.  A.  RAVEN  &  CO.,  CHICAGO,  ILL., 


Two  Mince  Pies,  equal  to  our 
Grandmother's,  from  each  pack- 
age of  None-Such  Mince  Meat, 
without  the  worry  and  work.  For 
sale  by  all  Grocers. 

MERRELL=SOULE  CO., 

Syracuse,  N.  Y. 


The 

GAIL 
BORDEN 


"E 


AQLE"  brand 


is  the 

LEADING  ONE 
in  all  the 
principal  and  successful  stores^ 


The  Best  Trade 
is  soon  dissatisfied 
with  the  ^'unknown^^ 
brand  of  goods — 
and  gives 
its  patronage  to 

reliable 

dealers--''^ 


^"lE  signature. 


The  Kombi 
Camera 

$3.50 


Is  a  combined  Camera 
and  Graphoscope. 


Makes  a  picture  this  size;    square, 
round,  or  fancy  shape. 

Takes  25  pictures  in  one  loading, 
snap  shot  or  time  exposure.  The 
size  of  the  Camera  is  i  ?s  x  2  inches. 
Weight,  4  oz.  Carry  in  your  pocket. 
All  metal,  silver-bronze  finish. 


Any  Boy  or  Girl 

Can  Use  It 


^^^.^    / 


EVERY   INSTRUMENT  GUARANTEED 
INDESTRUCTIBLE 

The  Kombi,  complete.  $3.50 

strip  of  film  (35  exposures),  20  cents  extra. 
Cost  of  developing  roll  of  film,  15  cents. 
Cost  of  printing,  i  cent  for  each  picture. 

If  not  for  sale  by  your  dealer,  the  Kombi  will  be  sent  to 
any  address,  postpaid,  on  receipt  of  price. 

ALFRED  C.  KEMPER, 

208  Lake  St.,  CHICAGO,  ILL. 

ILLUSTRATED   BOOK  FREE. 


Brooks  Chocolate  Co. 


374=376  Illinois  Street,  Chicago. 


me^^m^~l^ 


Manufacturers 

OF... 


FINE   CHOCOLATE  AND 
COCOA-- — »ii««»i^ 


Specialty: 


£3**ooks'  Ijutch  ^ocoa 


Superior  :  :  : 

to  any  imported  Cocoa  -  -  requires  no  cooking.^ 


Sold  by 
Every  Live  Dealer-^ 

FOR 
FAMILY  AND 
MEDICINAL  USE. 

Full  quarts,    ^1.50 
Full  pints,  .85 

A  New  Departure— Old  Purity  Cocktails. 

A  Cocktail  at  home,  superior  to  tliose  mixed  at  the  finest 
bars,  in  the  following  styles: 

1  Vermouth.  3  Manhattan.  5  Gin 

2  Martini.  4  Whiskey.  6  Brandy. 

7  Whiskey  Sour.  8  Fancy. 

THE  OLD  PURITY  DISTILLING  CO.,  Ltd., 

Cincinnati.      Louisville.       Chicago. 
Ial"  d.^Irt^LT:"      6i2  and  6i3  Rialto  Building,    CHICAGO. 


A   -BRILLIANT"   SUCCESS. 

PROF.  HENDERSON'S 

Diamond  Wood  dleanep  and  Polish 

IS  THE  BEST  AND  CHEAPEST.  ^ 

The  Only  Combined  Cleaner,  Polish  and  Disinfectant. 
Bottled,  Half  Pints  25  cents,  Pints  50  cents.  Quarts  $1.00. 


MARSHALL  FIELD  &  CO.  says:  "We  are  handling  Prof.  Henderson's 
Diamond  Wood  Cleaner  and  Polish  exclusively,  both  wholesale  and  retail, 
and  find  it  //le  best  selling,  most  reliabky  and  far  superior  Ko  any  other  polish 
ever  sold  by  us."  , 

Best  in  QuaHty,  Largest  Quantity,  Lowest  Prices. 

Sold   Bottled  and  in  Bulk,  Wholesale  and  Retail,  direct  or 
through  any  Wholesale  House  in  Chicago — the  Trade  Solicited. 

The  HENDERSON   MEDICAL  SPECIALTY   CO. 


Sole  Manufacturers, 


4'^  Hubbard  Court, 


CHICA60. 


W.H.FARGO&co. 

•CASH   SHOH   HOUSE- 

256=258=260  Aladison  St. 
CHICAGO.        Order  These:  They  Sell! 

Men's  "Kewarder" 
Bals,  $1.60 

ConJ,^.  1.60 

Hoys'  "Kewarder" 
Hals,  2-6.      1.35 
Contj.,  26,   1 .35 

\'ouths'  "Rewarcier" 

Hals,    12-2,    1.20 

The  above  in  best  styles. 

'2  sizes,  fine  Casca  Calf 

stock,  Dongola  toji. 
Ordor   Waiii|»l«'«. 


Our    Ladies'    and     (ients' 

$2.00  Shoes. 
Ladies'   fine   Dongola   Kid 

(lace  and  button),  1.38. 

ALL  STYLES  AND  WIDTHS. 

Men's  Satin   Cf.,   cf.   tcip, 
Bals  and  Conf,^,  1.38. 

OUR  "SPOT  CASH"  SHOES. 

Ladies'    and    Gents'    all 
leather  shoes,  $1.00. 

I  .did'\es'  i^c/iui/ic doiii:j;ola  pat. 
trimmed  Oxford,  .75. 


$15$ 


Protect  Yo"""  ^a""* 

- —    •  •  •  Account 

The  Chicago 
Check    Perforator 

is  the  Best  and  the  Cheapest. 
Every  niacliine  guaranteed. 
More  than  22,(KI0  now  actually 
in  use  by  the  largest  concerns 
in  the  L'nited  States.  Sent  on 
approval    to    any    responsible 

prrsdii. 

The  B.F.CumminsCo. 

CHICAGO. 


All  Know  or  Should  Know 
that  BOHNER'5 


is  the  only  ex- 
clusive and  oldest 


Lamp  Store 

in  the  West. 


Where  a  full  line  and  only  relialilc 
i,'oods  are  kept. 

\'ases,    Pottery    and    Bric-a-brac 
converted  into  Lamps,  in  brass  or 
wroiiijht   iron    mountings.     We  remodel, 
refinish,  regild  and  repair  lamps. 

We  know  all  about  them  and  handle 
only  the  best  at  hnver  prices  than  inferior 
j,'oods  can  be  l)ou<,dit  for  elsewhe'C. 

E  mm  CO..  Nii-Nfi  Wiiiiiisii  .\ve.,  riiitiiRo. 


J.  RISWIQ 


Manufacturer 
of:  : 


Tel.  Main  3750. 


Show  Cases 

Wall  Cases ^^ 

Jewelers,'    Druggists,'    Store    and    Office    Fixture* 
of    Every    Description    flade    To    Order  ^^-^ 

I  have  the  large.st  stock  of  Show  ("a.ses  in 
the  cit\'  and  I  am  sure  that  it  would  pay 
you  to  give  nie  a  call  and  get  m\-  prices 
before  pinchasing  elsewhere 

Office  and  Salesrooni.  2()S-2i()  Randolph  Street. 
Factory,  (>07  Austin  Avenue. 

SEND    FOR    CATALOGUE.  ^'"^     ^LfilLAviU. 


CADLE  WARE  has  Slccl-Wire  Hwops  (ihrti:  times  as  strong  xs 
thi;  tlat  iron  hoop;  -vith  welded  joints  mot  riveted  3s  in  common 
ware).  Tliese  wire  hoops  are  at  intervals  indented  and  pressed 
into  the  wood.  These  indentations  in  the  Loops,  besides  prevcntinj; 
them  from  falling  off  under  all  circumstances,  act  also  as  a  spring- 
expanding  or  contractinj;,  always  in  accord  with  the  condition  of  the 
wood  in  the  tub  or  pail,  so  that  bursting  \i  impossible.  Unequalled 
for   Kire,   Candy,   Lard,    Jelly,  and   Oyster   Pails. 


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VILAS  BROS;  Wall  Paper  Cleaner 

It  will  make  your 
wall  paper  look 
like  new. 

Cleans  kalsomin- 
ino^,  window  shades, 
and  Fresco  work 
equally  as  well. 

Anyone 
Can  Use  It. 

One  package  cleans 
800  scjuare  feet. 

Price  50  Cents. 

MANyFACTURED    BY      VILAS       BROS. 

Sold  by  Drug  and  Paint  Stores.  227  229  Fifth  Ave.,  Chicago.  III. 


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Ti'Mtiiiioiiial  from  4'lii(*ay:o'M  l^ondiiiu'  Iti'tail  <>ro4-<T: 

Chraco,  Dec.  2111  h.  189-1. 
We  liave  sold  "X'alhalla''  Cream  Horse  Radish  since  it  was  first  introduced 
to  the  public,  and  if  all  the  pleasant  comments  continue  that  liave  been  re- 
ceived pertaining  to  this  preparation  we  believe  it  should  hnd  a  place  in 
every  first-class  grocery,  not  only  in  America,  but  in  Kuropc  as  well. 

X'ery  respectfully,  C.  Jevne  &  C<>. 

James  J.  N.  Hearne,  Chief  Steward  of  the  Palmer  House,  Chicago,  calls  it 
iTii  cxquis'lelx  delicatf  and  rcfiiieii  preparation,  and  W.  H.  Bender,  Steward 
(it  the  Richelieu  Hotel  Co.,  <]if<trinr  to  anythins;  he  has  been  able  to  obtain. 

Valhalla  Manufacturing  Co. 


228-230    WASHINGTON    BOULEVARD, 


CHICAGO. 


A.M»  FDR  S.ALE  BY  .ALL  JOBBERS  .WD  (IROCERS 


Great  Redaction .". 


CES. 


Oil  rL-cfipt  of  )J18  50  we  will  ship  you 


m 
ml 


;.  '-.  ....       tliis  Ni:\v  Hic;n  Arm,  Hi(;h  Grade, 

;i;ii:;=::;-:iuu5SKay;ji!Krr  w.i.i.oii  ••AKiiixwTOX'-  sew- 

'''''~ — ''^'"^/T^cl^^i&l'ni^r    iNt;  Machine,  guaranteed  safe  deliv- 


/'Wffli'if&Jf    ery  and  Pi 

,,_,  ,,    'l'*M'''^^'i^^^^        Mountains      ,.... 

.''^•U»Ji^^^--^-  ^j-lf^jljm '  factory  after  Thirty  Days'  Trial, 

ffilf  p^V--:==^X  (iVv'/gr,  same  at  our  expense  and  your  money 

-:    MW^^^mMlir¥$  '"'^'"'""ed.     We  will  ship  C.  O.  D.  suL 

-  cii  li  f  i5^V5^^>^#-C^^iy3s<'arant( 


Prepay   ail  freight   charges   to 

vay  station  east  of  the  Rocky 

If  it  does  notprove  satis- 

'        il,  return 

sy  will  be 

,,riv/y',i^j5i^iJMii  ix-:^:    - -       ■■-   •- .-abject  to 

||;.i['gj  /iii^===^^-j  \\''jim  examination  and  approval   with   privileg-e  of 
iziLi^^^riz32-,ji.\J7f|  J^^'enty  days'    trial   on    receipt  of  $5.00  as  a 
itee  of  good  faith.    As  to  our  responsi- 
ve refer  you  to   Dun's  or   HradstreeV> 
'omrncrcial  Asencv.  also  to  the  First  Natimi- 
_.  -  ^jij^-  Style  No.  45. '  ^i?^/  Hank.  Cli!cago,wliose  capital  is  J6.(HK).000  00. 
<^0^  MiiscuiPTioN;    Highest   Arm,    5^  .x  9  inches:    Oak    or    Walnut 

\\  oodwork;  Five  Drawers,  Drop  Leaf  Table  and  Cover  exactly  as  illustrated. 
The  "Arlington"  is  Best  and  Cheapest  because  it  has  a  Positive  Feed;  No 
-Springs;  Self-Threading  .Steel  Shuttle;  Self-Setting  Needle;  Automatic  Bob- 
bin Winder;  Improved  Flat  Ton  Tension  with  Patent  Tension  Release;  Im 
proved  Stitch  Regulator  with  Scale,  etc..  etc.  Complete  Set  of  best  Steel 
Attachments  in  metal  box;  Needles,  Oils,  .Accessories  and  a  Ten  Years'  Writ- 
ten, Binding  Warranty;  easy  to  operate;  always  ready;  strong,  durable;  sini 
pic:  richly  ornamented:  nickel  plated;  noiseless;  light-running,  and  sews 
fastest;  makes  a  perfect  look  stitch,  alike  on  both  sides;  will  not  unravel: 
tinely  finished  and  carefully  adjusted  for  all  kinds  of  sewing.  We  make  this 
•  Jrand  Special  Offer  to  introduce  our  Machines  and  make  new' customers.  II 
M)U  prefer  Thirty  days'  trial  before  paying,  send  for  our  Large  Illustrated 
( 'iitahguc  -with  Testimonials,  explaining  fully  how  we  ship  .Sewing  Machines 
.inywhere,  to  anyone  at  lowest  Wholesale  Prices  without  asking  one  cent  in 
advance.  We  arc  headquarters  and  h;i\e  all  makes  and  kinds  in  stock  from 
the  cheapest  to  the  best:  Over  27  different  styles.  Our  .i-Drawer  Improved  Sin- 
ger Machine  0\I,Y  riK  »|  /^  CZf\  niKlT.^r'"  ".'Xrlington  Gem"  S14.25 
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*I9  (ID  to  $2;?.0l).  We  also  sell  new  Singer  Machines  at  $8.(X),  $11.(K)  and  $14.00. 
Whatever  machine  you  buy,  there  arc  sewing  machine  secrets  you  ought  to 
know,  and_  our  catalogue  tells  them  Buy  direct  and  save  agent's  large 
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tubes  and  is  more  desirable  and 
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is  the  result  of  1 1  years'  ex- 
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The  Only  Rubber  Foot  Made  Without 
A  Wood  Core  Or  FiLLiNe 


After  dining  rest  a  while. 
After  resting  exercise. 


The  White  =  ly  Exerciser.. 

has  revolutionized  exercising  apparatus  as  the  safety 
did  the  bicycle.  With  it  you  may  make  not  only 
the  movements  usually  done  with  dumb-bells  and 
chest  weights,  but  also  rapid  exercises,  striking, 
throwing,  bowling,  fencing,  butting  the  shot,  etc. 
Adjustable  resistance,  but  no  weights.  Weighs  one 
pound.  Can  be  hung  on  the  door  hinges  and  usetl 
instantly.  Noiseless.  Attachment  for  foot  move- 
ments and  round  shoulders.  Price  $2,;g3,$4,  $5.  All 
warranted.  Modern  book  of  new  exercises,  new 
ideas,  64  pages,  illustrated;  10  cents  without  exer- 
cises.    Amusing  32-page  halftone  circular  free. 

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S3  Washington  Street,  Cliica<,M).     41  Union  S(|iiare,  New  ^'ork. 

*  *  *  *  "To  tind  a  device  wliich  is  simple,  quiet  and  always  ready,  bv  ^lcan^ 
of  whicli  a  busy  vvoinan  whose  work  obliges  her  to  sit  for  hours  at  a  time,  can 
take  a  few  minutes  of  delightful,  restful  exercise,  each  hour  if  she  will,  is 
certainly  a  blessing ''  *  *  *  Nabcll.i  Macdoiialil  Aldcii  craiisx"!. 


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plo^^all  Mi^^ed  paint? 
and  perfecto  Colored  Lead. 

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The    Acme    Cake    Beater. 

The  Most  Wonderful  Invention  of  the  Period 

Made  by  the  BUTLER  MFG.  CO.,   46  S.  Clinton   Stheet,  CHICAGO. 

Enables  you  to  mix  cake  of  any  kind 

With  One  Operation,  from  the  ordinary 
griddle-cake  to  the  finest  quality  of 
fancy  cake,  ready  for  the  oven  in 

ONE-TENTH  THE  TIME 

required  by  the  old,  tiresome  process  of 
stirring  with  a  spoon,  and  with 

ONE-TENTH  THE    LABOR. 

And  it  does  not  leave  you  with  a 
tired  back  and  arm,  and  a  lot  of  dishes 
and  spoons  to  clean. 


IT  WILL  NOT  BE  LONG 

before  the  Acme  Cake  Beater  will  be 
considered  by  the  exact  housekeeper  as 
indispensable  as  is  the  sieve  or  sifter, 
and  be  as  universally  used.  It  is  one  of 
those  simple  and  practical  devices 
which,  when  seen,  is  appreciated,  and 
sets  people  to  wondering  why  it  was 
not  thought  of  before.  With  it  a  child 
can  accomplish  in  three  minutes  what 
only  a  strong-armed  woman  with  a  spoon 
can  effect  in  half  an  hour. 

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everything  .  in  .  this  .  line. 

If  you  want  a::: 
Separator,  Babcock  Hilk  Tester, 
Boiler  and  Engine, 

Churn,  Butter  Worker, 
Feed  Cooker,  Tank  Heater, 
Butter  Packages, 
Tread  Power, 

Fodder  Shredder, 

or,  in  fact,  anything  in  this  line.     Write  us  for  prices 
and  catalogue. 

Every  owner  of  DAIRY  COWS 
should  have  one  of  our  Ideal  Bab= 
cock  nilk  Testers.  It  does  not 
pay  to  go  on  the  guess  plan,  when, 
for  a  slight  expense,  you  can  tell 
whether  a  cow  is  profitable  or  not. 

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Are  you  ever  troubled  with  either 
of  the  above  ailments  in  your 
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Fever  and  Qargetene  on  hand  you  will  save  veterinary  bills 
and  often  valuable  animals.     Write  for  particulars. 

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Main  Office,  1  to  5  W.  Wasliiiigfon  St.  Chicago,  111. 

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